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Paronychia
Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection. The infection may be bacterial (most commonly, staph or strep) or to fungal. The term 'paronychia' is compounded from 'para-', next to + the Greek 'onyx', nail =…
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- Seventh cranial nerve paralysis Known as Bell's palsy, this is paralysis of the facial nerve, the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on…
- Fibrous dysplasia, monostotic Excessive growth of hard fibrous tissue that replaces normal bone tissue in a single bone. Symptoms may…
- Surgery, cataract See: Cataract surgery
- Vectrin Brand name for minocycline
- Papilla of Vater See: Ampulla of Vater
- Tomo- Or tom- before a vowel. A combining form meaning a cut, section, or layer, as might be achieved by cutting or…
- Bilharziasis A parasite infection by a trematode worm acquired from infested water. Also known as schistosomiasis. Species…
- Papillomatosis, juvenile laryngeal Juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis involves the growth of numerous warty growths on the vocal cords in…
- Familial juvenile nephronophthisis (FJN) A childhood genetic kidney disease in which there is progressive symmetrical destruction of the kidneys…
- Meniere disease Meniere disease: A condition with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and…
- Category 3 storm See: Category three hurricane