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Intelligence quotient
An attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. Abbreviated IQ. The IQ score is usually based upon the results of a written test. To calculate the IQ, the person's mental age as determined by a test is divided by chronologic age, and…
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- Focused H and P In common doctor language, H and P stand for the history (H) and physical (P), namely the medical history and…
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: (Abbreviated PXE). A genetic disorder characterized by degeneration of elastic…
- Supportive care Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side effects and to improve the patient's…
- Melancholia Old term for depression.
- Index case A person who first draws attention to their family. For example, if my eye doctor discovers I have glaucoma…
- GI 1. In medicine, commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and…
- Renal syndrome with hemorrhagic fever A number of diseases characterized by an abrupt onset of high fever and chills, headache, cold and cough, and…
- Bacterial Of or pertaining to bacteria. For example, a bacterial lung infection
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…
- FXTAS Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome
- Meningitis, benign recurrent aseptic Recurring meningitis without identifiable cause that leaves no residual damage to the nervous system. Benign…