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Segawa dystonia
Dystonia: An important variant form of dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD). DRD typically begins in childhood or adolescence with progressive difficulty in walking and, in some cases, with spasticity. DRD, by definition, can be successfully…
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- Hunter syndrome A genetic metabolic disorder that arises from deficiency of the enzyme iduronate sulfatase, resulting in…
- Adam's apple A familiar anatomic feature in the front of the neck that is due to the forward protrusion of the thyroid…
- Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy A disorder evident at birth characterized by muscle weakness, contractures of multiple joints, and…
- ECG Abbreviation for electrocardiogram or EKG. The K is from 'kardio' (in German)
- Respiratory therapy Exercises and treatments designed to help patients maintain and recover lung function, such as with cystic…
- Microscopic gallstones Gallstones: A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile, also called biliary sludge, that occurs when…
- Osteitis Osteitis is inflammation of the bone. For example, patients with what is called the SAPHO syndrome develop…
- Nostradamus Celebrated French physician and astrologer (1503-1566), born Michel de Notredame. Nostradamus studied…
- Chemical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause is a type…
- Asperger syndrome An autistic disorder most notable for the often great discrepancy between the intellectual and social…
- Appendix testis A small solid projection of tissue on the outer surface of the testis which is a remnant of the embryologic…