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Polycystic ovary syndrome
Abbreviated PCOS. Polcystic ovary syndrome is a condition in women characterized by irregular or no menstrual periods, acne, obesity, and excess hair growth. PCOS is a disorder of chronically abnormal ovarian function and hyperandrogenism…
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Show more- Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein ALOX5AP. See: FLAP
- Hydroxyapatite crystal disease Hydroxyapatite crystal disease:The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as…
- E2F3 E2F transcription factor 3. E2F3 is a gene on chromosome 6p22 that is a member of the E2F family of…
- Accessory Additional, extra, supplementary, subsidiary to the main thing. An accessory digestive organ is an organ that…
- Gln Glutamine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Syndrome, Guillain-Barre See: Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Will, living A living will is one form of advance medical directive. Advance medical directives pertain to treatment…
- Enzyme replacement A strategy designed to replace missing enzyme activity in a patient. This strategy currently involves the…
- Defensive medicine Medical practices designed to avert the future possibility of malpractice suits. In defensive medicine…
- Straight jacket See: Straitjacket
- Chin Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including the prominence of the…
- Ulcer, peptic A peptic ulcer is a hole in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach…