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Plasmacytoma
Cancer of the plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies) that may turn into multiple myeloma
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- Hypothyroidism, congenital Hypothyroidism, congenital: Underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth, resulting in growth retardation…
- BP1 Beta protein 1, a protein encoded by a member of the homeobox gene family, a group of genes important to…
- Anorgasmia Failure to achieve orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia can result from many causes…
- OCPD Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Zoll See: Zoll, Paul M.
- Syndrome, KID Acronym for the Keratitis- Ichthyosis-Deafness syndrome, a genetic disorder. See…
- Mitral prolapse Drooping down or abnormal bulging of the mitral valve cusps during the contraction of the heart.
- Autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity…
- Cilia The fine hairlike projections from certain cells such as those in the respiratory tract that sweep in unison…
- Rectal exam, digital (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- LaMontagne See: La Montagne, John