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Erotomania
The false but persistent belief that one is loved by a person (often a famous or prominent person), or the pathologically obsessive pursuit of a disinterested object of love. Erotomania can be a symptom of schizophrenia or other…
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- Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin): Aspirin is a good example of a tradename that has entered into the language…
- Vector, cloning A DNA molecule originating from a virus, a plasmid (see below) or the cell of a higher organism into which…
- Pinocytosis A cellular process that permits the active transport of fluid from outside the cell through the membrane…
- Transvaginal ultrasound A technique in which sound waves are sent out by an ultrasound probe that has been inserted in the vagina…
- Menetrier disease See: Giant hypertrophic gastritis
- Indifferent gonad In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be…
- Laxative Something that loosens the bowels. Used to combat constipation (and sometimes overused, producing diarrhea)…
- Disease, Raynaud A condition resulting in skin discoloration of the fingers and/or toes when a person is exposed to changes in…
- Orchiectomy The surgical removal of one or both testes.
- Healthy 1. Enjoying good health, as she is healthy. 2. Evidencing good health, as her skin is healthy. 3. Conducive…
- Eyelids, congenital ptosis of the Drooping of the upper eyelids at birth. The lids may droop only slightly or they may cover the pupils and…