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Stricture
An abnormal narrowing of a body passage, especially a tube or a canal. The stricture may be due, for example, to scar tissue or to a tumor. Stricture refers to both the process of narrowing and the narrowed part itself. A stricture is also…
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- Triphalangeal Having three phalanges in a digit normally composed of only two
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- Pressure, intraocular The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the eye. The intraocular pressure is increased…
- Recessive, autosomal A genetic condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an autosomal gene, one…
- D-IBS Diarrhea-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Bronchospasm, exercise-induced Also called exercise-induced asthma, this is asthma that is triggered by vigorous physical activity…
- Hysterectomy Hysterectomy: A surgical operation to remove the uterus and, sometimes, the cervix. Removal of the entire…
- Streptococcus, group B A major cause of infections, including infections involving the pregnant woman and her newborn infant. Strep…
- Test, allergy skin Allergy skin: Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is triggering the…