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Ants, velvet
Ommon in most parts of the world including the Southern and Southwestern U.S., velvet ants are not true ants but rather parasitic wasps. Their sting can trigger allergic reactions. Avoidance, prompt treatment and, in selected cases…
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Show more- EEG Electroencephalogram, e technique for studying the electrical current within the brain. Electrodes are…
- Biceps The biceps is a muscle that has two heads or origins. In Latin, biceps means two-headed and is derived from…
- Recurrent aural vertigo A condition, also known as Meniere's disease, with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears…
- Allogeneic graft See: Allograft
- Papilliferous See: Papuliferous
- Premenstrual Just before the start of menstruation. As in a premenstrual headache
- Complications, postoperative Postoperative problems affecting patients after surgery. Postoperative complications may (or may not) be…
- Ambien Brand name for the sedative hypnotic drug zolpidem used for sleep. For more information, see: zolpidem
- Minocycline A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat many different bacteria in urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea…
- Vibrotactile aid A mechanical instrument that helps individuals who are deaf to detect and interpret sounds through their…
- Olfactory apparatus The entire system needed to have a sense of smell. This system involves at least 1,000 genes for the…
- White subungual onychomycosis, proximal The rarest form of fungus infection of the finger or toenail. (Fungus infection of the finger or toenail is…