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Cystinuria
Cystinuria: An inherited (genetic) disorder of the transport of an amino acid (a building block of protein) called cystine resulting in an excess of cystine in the urine (cystinuria) and the formation of cystine stones. Cystinuria is the…
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- Aortic dissection Aortic dissection: A progressive tear in the aorta. The inner lining (intima) of the aorta tears and blood…
- Vaccinia keratitis Infection of the cornea due to implantation of vaccinia virus from a smallpox vaccination. People with…
- Liquid diet The Liquid diet is the restriction of solid food intake, and replacement of solid food with liquids. In…
- Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1 Abbreviated APM1. The APM1 gene encodes the hormone adiponectin
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- Yogurt A common dish made of milk curdled and fermented with a culture of Lactobacillus (the milk bacillus). The…
- Heat-related illness A person with symptoms including headache, nausea, and fatigue after exposure to heat probably has some…
- Sleepwalking Sleepwalking: Purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, while in a deep stage of sleep…