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Allergic granulomatosis
A disease (also often called the Churg-Straus syndrome) characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels in persons with a history of asthma or allergy. The symptoms of the Churg-Strauss syndrome include fatigue, weight loss…
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- Ring chromosome A structurally abnormal chromosome in which the end of each chromosome arm has been lost and the broken arms…
- Xiphoid process A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division…
- Overload, iron Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk for: >…
- Angina trachealis Angina trachealis: This has nothing whatsoever to do with the usual type of angina (angina pectoris) which is…
- Leukemia, acute myeloid Leukemia, acute myeloid: A quickly progressive malignant disease in which there are too many immature…
- Lymphoma, low-grade See: Low-grade lymphoma
- Mental child injury Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after…
- Quality adjusted life year (QALY) A year of life adjusted for its quality or its value. A year in perfect health is considered equal to 1.0…
- Ventricle, brain >Lateral ventricles: The lateral ventricles are in the cerebral hemispheres. Each lateral ventricle consists…
- Familial Parkinson disease type 3 A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to a gene on chromosome…