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Hematologist
A physician who is specially trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood and bone marrow as well as the immunologic, hemostatic (blood clotting) and vascular systems. Because of the nature of blood, the…
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- Lower motor neuron A nerve cell that goes from the spinal cord to a muscle. The cell body of a lower motor neuron is in the…
- AML Acute myeloid leukemia 1 gene. See: Runx-1.
- Comminuted fracture A fracture in which bone is broken, splintered or crushed into a number of pieces. NTER> Note that…
- Cretinism Congenital hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth) resulting in growth retardation…
- Corpus callosum, agenesis of the See: Agenesis of the corpus callosum
- Syncope, swallowing The temporary loss of consciousness upon swallowing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- PTU Propylthiouracil, an antithyroid medication, a drug that blocks the production of thyroid hormone by the…
- Anal papilla A skin tag that projects up from the junction between the skin and the inside lining of the anus. Anal…
- Underload syndrome Literally being 'bored sick.' Lack of stimulation in life (such as with an extremely dull job) can result in…
- Adrenaline A substance produced by the medulla (inside) of the adrenal gland, adrenaline (the official name in the…
- Antipyretic Something that reduces fever or quells it. There are 3 classes of antipyretic medications that are sold OTC…