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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Amelanotic Without melanin. A skin lesion that is amelanotic lacks the pigment melanin and therefore is essentially…
- Neurofibromatosis A genetic disorder of the nervous system that primarily affects the development and growth of neural (nerve)…
- Injection snoreplasty To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Treadmill machines may injure…
- Operation, Glenn See: Glenn shunt
- Traditional oriental medicine This is a sophisticated form of medicine comprised of many systematic techniques and methods, including…
- Speed Common street name for a stimulant drug, especially for an amphetamine. Amphetamines have been used to treat…
- Squawroot See: Blue cohosh
- RUL Acronym for the right upper lobe (of the lung). The right lung has three lobes: the right lower lobe (RLL)…
- Pimecrolimus Pimecrolimus: A chemical used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema). Pimecrolimus prevents the activation of T…
- Gallstone pancreatitis Pancreatitis: Gallstone-induced pancreatitis. Pancreatitis due to gallstones
- RS1 The gene on the X chromosome involved in the integrity of retina, Mutation of RS1 is responsible for juvenile…