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Tetanus
Tetanus: An often fatal infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani) which usually enters the body through a puncture, cut, or open wound. Tetanus is characterized by profoundly painful spasms of muscles…
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- Desmoid tumor A benign soft tissue tumor that occurs most often in young adults and involves the limbs or trunk but can…
- Eskalith See: Lithium
- Foreskin, tight See Phimosis
- Type 2 diabetes See Diabetes, type 2.
- Massage therapist A person who practices therapeutic massage. In many US states, massage therapists can be licensed after…
- Rheumatism, generalized Rheumatism affecting many and diverse parts of the body, such as fibromyalgia
- Antibody, antinuclear An unusual antibody that is directed against structures within the nucleus of the cell. Antinuclear…
- Hematemesis The medical term for bloody vomitus. The word 'hematemesis' is made up of 'hema-', blood + 'emesis', vomit =…
- Syncope, micturition The temporary loss of consciousness upon urinating. (Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Xanthomatosis A condition in which fatty deposits occur in various parts of the body. These fatty deposits are called…
- Enzymes Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction. In 1902 Archibald…