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Dysphonia, spasmodic
See: Spasmodic dysphonia
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- Zygomatic bone The part of the temporal bone of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic bone is also…
- PDA Patent ductus arteriosus
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- Hogwarts headache Headache: A generalized headache from spending many hours reading an unusually long volume such as one of…
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- Honey bee allergy Allergic reactions to stings of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). These reactions can include dizziness…
- National Institute for Occupational Safety Health: Known for short as NIOSH, a US Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making…