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Familial cylindromatosis
A genetic syndrome in which numerous benign tumors of skin adnexa (such as the sweat glands) develop, principally on the head and neck. This disorder is inherited in an autosomal manner and is caused by mutation of the CYLD gene on…
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Show more- Intraventricular In the ventricle of the heart or brain.
- Fever, trench Fever, trench: A disease borne by body lice that was first recognized in the trenches of World War I, when it…
- Hip bursitis Hip bursitis: A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between…
- Rash, vesicular A raised, blistery rash
- Antrum A general term for cavity or chamber which may have specific meaning in reference certain organs or sites in…
- Electro-oculography EOG. A type of electrophysiologic retinal testing done to measure the difference in the electrical potential…
- Parathyroid gland A gland that regulates calcium, located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. The parathyroid gland secretes…
- Vaccination, German measles See Immunization, MMR.
- ITE In-the-ear. See: In-the-ear hearing aid
- Encephalitis, flavivirus See: Flavivirus encephalitis
- Mohs surgery Mohs surgery: A special type of surgery used for the treatment of skin cancer, especially basal cell or…
- Immunization, hepatitis B Hepatitis B (hep B) vaccine gives prolonged protection, but 3 shots over a half year are usually required. In…