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Fear of thunderstorms
An abnormal and persistent fear of thunderstorms. Sufferers experience anxiety even when they realize the risk of harm is very small. Consequently, when indoors they might seek shelter under a bed, in a closet or in a basement. They…
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- Nephroblastomatosis The presence of multiple embryonic rests of tissue within the kidney. These nephrogenic rests usually are…
- Inferior A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right…
- CD4 count, absolute See: Absolute CD4 count
- Posture The carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or the position of the limbs (the arms and…
- Subcutaneous Under the skin. 'Subcutaneous' implies just under the skin. With a subcutaneous injection, a needle is…
- NLM (National Library of Medicine) The world's largest medical library, the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) is part of the National…
- Oath of Maimonides A prayer that is said to have been written by the 12th-century physician-philosopher Moses Maimonides. Like…
- Chondrocalcinosis Calcium in cartilage, usually in a joint, as in osteoarthritis
- Urothelium The lining of the ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. NTER>
- Computed tomography An x-ray procedure that uses the help of a computer to produce a detailed picture of a cross section of the…