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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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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
A cancer genetic disorder characterized by freckle-like spots on the lips, mouth and fingers and polyps in the intestines. Patients are at increased risk for developing cancer of the esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, breast, ovary, testis…
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- Caspase-3 See: Caspase 3
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome A type of compression neuropathy (nerve disease due to compression of the nerve) in the ankle and foot…
- Rib, vertebral One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'vertebral' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Sexploitation The exploitation of sex, often for commercial purposes. The term is a mid-20th century merger of sex and…
- Enfeeble To make feeble or weaken. Years of chronic illness may leave someone enfeebled. The word enfeeble is not…
- Flu vaccine Flu vaccine: The flu vaccination (influenza) is recommended for persons at high risk for serious…
- Social phobia Excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have debilitating…
- Vestibule, vaginal The vaginal opening is called the vestibule of the vagina. In medicine, a vestibule is a space or cavity at…
- AIDS Disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is an acronym for Acquired…
- Scabies, crusted A severe form of scabies caused by delayed treatment of the initial infestation, characterized by mite-filled…
- BAEP (brainstem auditory evoked potentials) See: ABR test