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Achoo syndrome
A disorder characterized by nearly uncontrollable paroxysms of sneezing provoked in a reflex fashion by the sudden exposure of a dark-adapted subject to intensely bright light, usually to brilliant sunlight. The number of successive…
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- Knee bursitis Knee bursitis: A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between…
- Onycholysis Loosening of the nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the border of the nail. The nail tends to turn…
- Prostatectomy The surgical removal of the prostate gland. NTER>
- Category two hurricane A hurricane with winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal…
- ARDS ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. A fulminant lung condition in which trauma to the lungs leads to…
- Brown fat Brown adipose tissue, a rapid source of energy for infants in whom it forms about 5% of their body weight. It…
- Penicillium notatus The species of bread mold that produces penicillin. See also: Penicillin history
- Library, arrayed In genetics, arrayed libraries of DNA clones are used for many purposes, including screening for a specific…
- Diuresis The increased formation of urine by the kidney. See diuretic for more detail
- Quintan fever Fever: Quintan means recurring every 5 days, the characteristic duration of trench fever. Quintan or trench…
- Anal fissure Anal fissure: Common tear in the anal canal. Anal fissure is a common cause of red blood in the stool.