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Dupuytren contracture
1777-1835) The leading French surgeon of the early part of the 19th century. Dupuytren reported the condition in 1832 that now bears his name: Dupuytren contracture. He was not the first to describe the condition but he was the first to…
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- Esophageal cancer with tylosis See: Tylosis with esophageal cancer
- Drug, antithyroid A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and…
- Allopathy The system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different…
- Athelia Absence of the nipple. Athelia is a rare condition but it is common in certain conditions. Athelia tends to…
- Aortic arch syndrome 1. Any disorder that causes occlusion of the arteries that arise from the aortic arch. 2. Synonym for…
- Fisher's exact test A statistical test of independence much used in medical research. It tests the independence of rows and…
- Newborn intensive care unit An intensive care unit designed for premature and ill newborn babies. Abbreviated NICU. Also called a…
- Fluorescein angiography A test to examine blood vessels in the retina, choroid, and iris of the eye. A special dye is injected into a…
- Mercury poisoning The metallic element mercury is poisonous to humans. Mercury poisoning can occur in both acute and chronic…
- Pesthouse A hospital where people suffering from infectious disease were once confined and sometimes treated. 'I…