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- Idiopathic Of unknown cause. Any disease that is of uncertain or unknown origin may be termed idiopathic. For example…
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) A hole in the septum, the wall, between the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. Commonly called an ASD…
- Hyperthyroid Excess of thyroid hormone resulting from an overactive thyroid gland (or taking too much thyroid hormone)…
- Human chromosome count The usual number of chromosomes in humans, 46 chromosomes. Also called the human chromosome complement…
- Orgasmic dysfunction See: Anorgasmia
- Tongue tie A minor congenital anomaly (birth defect) in which the flap of mucous membrane under the tongue (known as the…
- Pulmonary tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, pulmonary.
- Vitamin B6 A group of closely related chemical compounds with related names -- pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine --…
- Intensive care unit psychosis A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may experience…