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CT, electron beam
Also known as Ultrafast CT (computerized tomography), this is a new (and controversial) noninvasive test for the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD). It is designed to measure calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. In patients…
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- Syndrome, Marfan See: Marfan syndrome
- Varix An enlarged and convoluted vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.
- Encephalitis, West Nile A febrile disease caused by the West Nile virus that is transmitted from birds to the common Culex mosquito…
- Antibody, antinuclear An unusual antibody that is directed against structures within the nucleus of the cell. Antinuclear…
- Sclero- Pertaining to both the sclera and the conjunctiva. The sclera, a tough white outer coat that covers most of…
- Vesical Refers to the urinary bladder. The word comes from the Latin vesica meaning a bag or bladder
- Psoriasis vulgaris The medical name for the most common form of psoriasis ('vulgaris' means common). About 80% of people with…
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6 ALS6. A form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to mutation…
- Toxo (toxoplasmosis) Toxo (toxoplasmosis): An infection caused by a single-celled parasite named Toxoplasma gondii that may invade…
- Blepharoplasty Plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty…
- Placenta, low Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely…