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Newborn screening
Tests of newborns to screen for serious treatable diseases most of which are genetic. The newborn screening tests done in the United States are decided on a state-by-state basis. The most common newborn screening tests in the US include…
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- Glottis The middle part of the larynx, the area where the vocal cords are located
- Premature ejaculation Premature ejaculation is ejecting semen from the penis, usually accompanied by orgasm occurring sooner than a…
- Overgrowth syndrome One in a group of disorders resulting in overgrowth, as evidenced by unusually large size at birth, excessive…
- CEPT Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Cataplexy A debilitating medical condition in which a person suddenly feels weak and collapses at moments of strong…
- Folic acid One of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and RNA). A…
- Deficiency, magnesium Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption of magnesium. Low magnesium…
- Reporting, anonymous In public health, anonymous reporting permits the acquisition of certain data such as the proportion of…
- Lattice dystrophy A form of hereditary corneal dystrophy in which there is an accumulation of amyloid deposits, or abnormal…
- Giardia A genus of protozoa that infect the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, including humans. Giardia have a…
- Isotonic exercise Exercise when a contracting muscle shortens against a constant load, as when lifting a weight. Isotonic…