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Encephalitis, LaCrosse
One of the main types of encephalitis caused by an arbovirus in the US. An arbovirus is a virus that is arthropod-borne (carried by a mosquito, tick or another kind of arthropod). The arbovirus infects and inflames the brain. LaCrosse…
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- Syndrome, Menkes See: Menkes syndrome
- Enterostomy A surgical operation that opens the small intestine and brings it through the abdominal wall to create a new…
- Achondrogenesis, Langer-Saldino type See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Translocation, reciprocal A type of chromosome rearrangement involving the exchange of chromosome segments between two chromosomes that…
- Rhinitis, allergic, perennial Allergic rhinitis (hayfever) that occurs throughout the year
- Electrolysis Electrolysis: Permanent removal of body hair, including the hair root, with an electronic device. While it is…
- Tzanck test The examination of fluid from a bulla (a blister) in search of Tzanck cells characteristic of varicella…
- Peripheral vision Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision. Peripheral vision…
- Sequence, draft DNA Sequence of a DNA with less accuracy than a finished sequence. In a draft sequence, some segments are missing…
- Syndrome, burning mouth An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- Replacement therapy, estrogen (ERT) Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is used to treat menopause. It reduces or stops the short-term changes of…