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- Nephropathy Any kidney disease. For example, there is diabetic nephropathy, gouty nephropathy, HIV-associated…
- Abdominal pain Our Abdominal pain Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Abdominal…
- Cholescintigraphy Cholescintigraphy: A diagnostic test in which a two-dimensional picture of a radiation source in the biliary…
- Certified professional midwife A midwife who has completed a degree in midwifery at a credentialed educational institution. Abbreviated CPM
- Congenital arthrogryposis Nonprogressive congenital contractures that develop before birth and are evident at birth (congenital). The…
- NPCR National Program of Cancer Registries
- Dermatoscopy A noninvasive diagnostic technique for the early diagnosis of melanoma and the evaluation of other pigmented…
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