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Eruptive xanthoma
The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They may appear on the hands, feet, arms, legs and buttocks. The papules may be pruritic (itchy). Eruptive xanthoma is due to high…
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- Laryngeal palsy Paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, a branch of the vagus nerve (a long and important nerve that…
- Hemangioma, cavernous A type of hemangioma composed of blood-filled 'lakes' and channels. It is typically raised and red or…
- C peptide See: C-peptide
- Cauliflower-ear deformity Cauliflower-ear deformity: Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae)…
- Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research Abbreviated CBER. Part of the FDA (the US Food & Drug Administration)
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- Tolerance, immune See: Immune tolerance