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Paragonimus infection
See: Paragonimiasis
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- Bone, calf Familiar name for the fibula, the lateral (outside) and smaller of the two long bones in the lower leg. The…
- Galenic arteriovenous malformation See: Vein of Galen aneurysm
- Intensivist A physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, usually in an intensive care unit (ICU)
- De Lange syndrome A relatively common birth defect syndrome with multiple malformations and mental retardation of unknown…
- CDNA Complementary DNA. cDNA is single-stranded DNA made in the laboratory from a messenger RNA template under the…
- SIDS with dysgenesis of testes Abbreviated SIDDT. For more, see: SIDDT
- Intestinal pseudo-obstruction Symptoms of intestinal obstruction with no sign of actual physical obstruction. This condition may be due to…
- Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome Abbreviated FXTAS (pronounced fax-tass). A progressive neurological disorder that strikes men over age 50 and…
- C peptide See: C-peptide
- Physiologic amenorrhea The cessation of menstruation that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything pathologic. The lack…
- Sickness, altitude >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…