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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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Bioinformatics
The sum of the computational approaches to analyze, manage, and store biological data. Bioinformatics involves the analysis of biological information using computers and statistical techniques, the science of developing and utilizing…
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Show more- Foot pain Foot pain: Foot pain is the sensation of discomfort in the foot arising from disorders or injury to any of…
- Leukocoria A white pupillary reflex. When one shines a bright light on the pupil, it normally appears red. In…
- Hairy cell leukemia A form of chronic leukemia in which malignant B-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are seen in the bone…
- MI A poisonous vapor or mist believed to be made up of particles from decomposing material that could cause…
- Adult respiratory distress syndrome Better known as ARDS. See: ARDS
- Hansen's disease See: Hansen disease
- MRI Abbreviation and nickname for magnetic resonance imaging. For more information, see: Magnetic Resonance…
- Heritable Capable of being transmitted from parent to child.
- Strep test, rapid A diagnostic test commonly used to demonstrate whether streptococcus bacteria ('strep') are present in the…
- Post-exposure prophylaxis A treatment administered following exposure to a harmful agent which attempts to block or reduce injury or…
- Anesthetic A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness. A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of…
- Osteitis fibrosa cystica A condition associated with hyperparathyroidism in which bone tissue is gradually replaced by cysts and fibers