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Thrombocytopenia, heparin-induced
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- Cradlecam See: Kiddie cam
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- Lacrimal gland A small almond-shaped structure that produces tears. The lacrimal gland is located just above the outer…
- Skin The skin is the body's outer covering. It protects us against heat and light, injury, and infection. It…
- Nerve, efferent A nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite…
- Estrogen/progestin therapy Abbreviated EPT. A combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. Taken by women, the estrogen in the…
- Toxic shock syndrome A grave condition occurring predominantly in menstruating women using tampons, toxic shock is characterized…
- Menstrually associated migraine See: Menstrual migraine
- Eponym Something named after someone. For example, a condition called Shiel's syndrome might be named after someone…
- Myotonic dystrophy type 2 An inherited disorder of the muscles and other body systems characterized by progressive muscle weakness…
- Familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in which there a family history of the disease. Familial ALS constitutes…