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C-IBS
Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
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- Father (1) The male parent. (2) One who originates. For example, 'Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of…
- Fire ant sting A scourge, these red or yellow ants of small-to-medium size, originally from South America, have a severe…
- Posture The carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or the position of the limbs (the arms and…
- Major depression A disease with certain characteristic signs and symptoms that interferes with the ability to work, sleep…
- Panencephalitis, subacute sclerosing (SSPE) A chronic brain disease of children and adolescents that occurs months to often years after an attack of…
- Screening mammogram Mammogram: A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually…
- Trichloroethylene A possible carcinogenic (cancer-causing) compound used mainly as a degreaser for metal parts…
- White blood cell One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are several types of white blood cells…
- Assisted living A type of long-term care facility for elderly or disabled people who are able to get around on their own but…
- Anovular Not accompanied by ovulation, the release of an ovum (egg) from the ovary. Synonymous with anovulatory
- Lacuna A small pit, cavity, defect or gap