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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic
Heart disease. A nonspecific term applicable to any and all diseases of the heart. From cardio- + the Greek pathos, disease.
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