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Babysitter's elbow
See: Nursemaid's elbow
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- IgD Immunoglobulin D, a class of immunoglobulins found as antibodies on the surface of B cells (B lymphocytes)…
- REM sleep Sleep: REM sleep is the portion of sleep when there are rapid eye movements (REMs). Dreams occur during REM…
- ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS has two meanings. One meaning of ALS refers to several adult diseases…
- Electrolyte An electrolyte is a substance that will dissociate into ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct…
- Avascular necrosis (AVN) A condition in which the poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. The head of the…
- Therapeutic cloning A procedure in which cells, typically skin cells, are taken from a patient and inserted into a fertilized egg…
- Electron beam computerized tomography (EBCT) A new (and controversial) noninvasive test for the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD). EBCT, or…
- Archaeogenetics The study of the past using the techniques of molecular genetics. The application of genetics to archeology…
- Familial cylindromatosis A genetic syndrome in which numerous benign tumors of skin adnexa (such as the sweat glands) develop…
- Ablate To remove. A tumor may be ablated. To ablate the thyroid gland is to remove it. The word 'ablation' came from…
- Alpers disease A progressive disease of the nervous system characterized by spasticity (tightness), myoclonus and dementia…