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Zoonosis
An infectious disease in animals that can be transmitted to people. The natural reservoir for the infectious agent is a animal. Examples of zoonoses include rabies (a viral disease that can be transmitted to humans through an infected…
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Show more- Familial Parkinson disease type 8 A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to a gene on chromosome…
- Morton disease See: Morton's neuroma
- Medication, anti-platelet Platelet-blocking drugs. Drugs that, like aspirin, reduce the tendency of platelets in the blood to clump and…
- Proto-oncogene A normal gene which, when altered by mutation, becomes an oncogene that can contribute to cancer…
- Babysitter's elbow See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Concatenate To link together in a chain or in a series. For example, the lymph nodes that appeared enlarged were…
- ADA (American Diabetes Association) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) provides the following introduction: 'The American Diabetes…
- Good Samaritan Someone who voluntarily helps someone else who is in distress. The term 'Good Samaritan' comes from the…
- Immunotherapy, allergy Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is…
- Assistive device Any device that is designed, made, or adapted to assist a person perform a particular task. For examples…
- Thyroiditis, postpartum Postpartum Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy. NTER>
- Directives, advance medical These documents pertain to treatment preferences and the designation of a surrogate decision-maker in the…