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Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids (enlarged and dilated veins in and around the rectum and anus). Hemorrhoidectomy is usually reserved for severe hemorrhoids if more conservative treatment measures fail to alleviate the symptoms (burning…
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- Bone marrow biopsy The removal of a sample of bone marrow and a small amount of bone (usually from the hip) through a large…
- Genome, Hereford See: Bovine genome
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- Test, syphilis (FTA-ABS) The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed (FTA-ABS) test for syphilis is a blood serum screening test…
- Disease, Whipple See: Whipple disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder Stress disorder: A common anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in…
- Congenital rubella syndrome The constellation of abnormalities caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) virus before birth…
- JCV JC virus
- Interleukin-2 A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It…