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Internal carrier
In the drug trade, an individual used to transport internally concealed illicit drugs. Also called a body packer. See: Body packer
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- Fear of the number 13 A morbid fear of the number 13. Also known as triskaidekaphobia. Written reference to the superstitious fear…
- Antiprotozoal drug Something that destroys protozoa or inhibits their growth and ability to reproduce. A few of the protozoa of…
- Phalanges The plural of phalanx. See: Phalanx
- Surgery, anti-reflux (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive Ystic kidney disease, autosomal recessive: An early onset disorder characterized by the presence of…
- Tonsillitis Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the of a tonsil, typically as a result of infection by either a virus or…
- Cataract, supranuclear A cataract just above the center (the nucleus) of the lens. See: Cataract
- Eye bleed Medically called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. A very common cause of a painless bloody eye usually first…
- Pineal gland A small gland located deep within in the brain. It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be…
- ADU Accessory dwelling unit
- Syndrome, patellofemoral (PFS) The commonest cause of chronic knee pain, PFS characteristically causes vague discomfort of the inner knee…