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Hepatitis D, E, F, and G
Lesser known (than hepatitis A, B, and C), the most significant of these seems to be type D, or the delta agent, which only causes disease in the presence of the hepatitis B virus
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Show more- Cancer of the rectum See: Rectal cancer
- MRDM Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus. See: Tropical diabetes
- Fecundity The ability to have children, usually lots of them with ease. Etymology:'Fecundity' comes from the Latin…
- Microabscess A tiny abscess. A small accumulation of pus
- Plasma donation The donation of sale of blood plasma for use in medical or other products. Unlike blood donors, most plasma…
- Transplant, liver See: Liver transplant
- Postoperative care Care given after surgery until the patient is discharged from the hospital or surgicenter and, in some cases…
- Diathermy The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy.
- Puberty Puberty: A complex biologic and psychologic process involving sexual development, accelerated growth, and…
- MRI Abbreviation and nickname for magnetic resonance imaging. For more information, see: Magnetic Resonance…
- Trich- (prefix) Pertaining to hair. As in trichinosis, a disease due to the parasite Trichinella spiralis which was thought…
- Itch, ocean An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…