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Mucolipidosis I
A type of mucolipidosis (see below) characterized by deficiency of the enzyme neuraminidase (sialidase). There are two forms of the disease. One form is characterized by cherry red spots in the eyes, gradual loss of vision, progressive…
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- Eruptive xanthoma The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They…
- Sympathetic ophthalmia An autoimmune eye disease in which a penetrating injury to one eye produces inflammation in the uninjured…
- Falciparum malaria Malaria: The most dangerous type of malaria. Red blood cells infected with the parasite tend to sludge and…
- Carcinoid tumor A tumor which secretes large amounts of the hormone serotonin. Carcinoid tumor is also called an…
- NG tube See: Nasogastric tube
- Poison oak Poison oak is a form of 'contact dermatitis' or inflammation of the skin resulting from chemicals produced…
- Functional genomics The function of each gene in the genome. Functional genomics is the study of genes, their resulting proteins…
- Pneumoconiosis, coal miner's See: Black lung disease
- Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant Cystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant: A late onset disorder characterized by the progressive development…
- Tomography, computerized axial Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Drug, tocolytic A medication that can inhibit labor, slow down or halt the contractions of the uterus. Tocolytic agents are…