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Scrape
An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat scrape, wash the area with soap and water, and keeping it clean and dry. Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine can delay healing and should be avoided. Seek…
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- Aase-Smith syndrome II A genetic disorder that may be detected during early infancy and is characterized by the presence of three…
- Disease, exaggerated startle A genetic disorder also known as hyperexplexia in which babies have an exaggerated startle reflex (reaction)…
- Rib, sternal One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the…
- Crohn's disease Crohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which…
- Ephelis A form of freckle. A flat red or light-brown spot on the skin that typically appears during the sunny months…
- Acrodynia Pain in the extremities (the hands and feet)
- Cranio- Insufficient intake of nitrogen-containing food (protein) to maintain a nitrogen balance or nitrogen…
- Dystrophica myotonia 2 See: Myotonic dystrophy type 2
- Vertebra A vertebra is one of 33 bony segments that form the spinal column of humans. There are 7 cervical, 12…
- Mortality rate A death rate. There are a number of different types of mortality rates as, for examples, the following: >…
- Ascariasis Infection with Ascaris lubricoides, the intestinal roundworm, the most common worm infection in humans…