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Immunization, anthrax
Anthrax: A series of six shots over six months and booster shots annually, the anthrax vaccine now in use in the USA was first developed in the 1950s and approved by the Food and Drug Administration for general use in 1970. It is produced…
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Show more- Homeopathic Pertaining to homeopathy
- Liquid nitrogen Nitrogen in a liquid state. Liquid nitrogen is supercool -- about 200 degrees Celsius (320 degrees…
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA Sanfilippo syndrome due to deficiency of the enzyme heparan N-sulfatase. See also: Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Opiate A medication or illegal drug that is either derived from the opium poppy, or that mimics the effect of an…
- Disease, mitochondrial >An eye disease called Leber's hereditary optic atrophy; >A type of epilepsy called MERRF which stands for…
- Hysterectomy, partial The uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left is left in place. Also called a subtotal hysterectomy
- Primary amyloidosis Amyloidosis: A disorder of plasma cells (special white blood cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a…
- Potomania An intense and persistent desire to drink alcohol to excess. Synonymous with dipsomania
- Artery, hepatic An artery that distributes blood to the liver, pancreas and gallbladder as well as to the stomach and…
- Calculus 1. A stone within the body, such as a stone in the urinary tract. 2. The calcium salt deposits on the teeth…
- Prophylaxis A measure taken for the prevention of a disease or condition. For example, dental prophylaxis consists of…
- Hematology The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood and bone marrow as well as of the…