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Agranulocytosis, infantile genetic
Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting infection). These children suffer frequent infections from bacteria which in the past led to death in three-quarters of cases…
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- Janus kinase 3 See: JAK3
- Cloning, cell The process of producing a group of cells (clones), all genetically identical, from a single ancestor.
- Clinical depression Depression that meets the DSM-IV criteria for a depressive disorder. The term is usually used to denote…
- Delirium tremens A neurological symptom of alcohol withdrawal seen in chronic alcoholism, with includes symptoms of psychosis…
- Health, child Child health is the purview of pediatrics. 'Pediatrics is concerned with the health of infants, children and…
- TNFRSF6 Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6. Also called FAS. See: FAS gene
- Dermatologic Having to do with the skin
- Tumor, sweat gland A benign (harmless) skin tumor called a syringoma that derives from cells related to sweat glands. (These…
- Morgue A place where bodies of the dead are kept before autopsy, funeral, or burial. The first Morgue was in Paris…
- Salicylic acid A substance obtained from plants (white willow back and wintergreen leaves) and also synthesized which is…
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy Damage to cells in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) from inadequate oxygen…