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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Foot fungus
Athlete's foot causes foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling. It is caused by a fungus and is treated with antifungal medications, many of which are available over-the-counter. Keeping the feet dry by using cotton socks and breathable…
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- Fluorescent in situ hybridization An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering…
- Rubella vaccine A vaccine designed to prevent rubella, or German measles. German measles was once seen merely as a child's…
- Acne Our Acne Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Acne Acne: Localized…
- Chemofog See: Chemobrain
- Anonymous testing Testing in which no name is used -- there is total anonymity -- to identify the person tested. For example…
- Pale globe Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
- Hypotension Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a given environment. Hypotension is…