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Vaginitis, yeast
Infection of the vagina by a fungus known as Candida, characteristically causing itching, burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and urination, and vaginal discharge. Yeast vaginitis occurs when new yeast are introduced into the vagina…
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- Spleen An organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen near the stomach. The spleen produces lymphocytes; it…
- Joshua Lederberg See: Lederberg, Joshua
- Vessel, efferent A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole
- Body packer An individual who ingests wrapped packets of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, ecstasy…
- Dextromethorphan An oral cough suppressant available in the US without a prescription but which is sometimes abused as a…
- Catheter A thin, flexible tube. For example, a catheter placed in a vein provides a pathway for giving drugs…
- Aortitis Inflammation of the aorta. The causes of aortitis include syphilis or rheumatic fever
- Othello syndrome The delusion of infidelity of a spouse or partner. The Othello syndrome affects males and, less often…
- Recombinant DNA molecules A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined using recombinant DNA technology
- Great pox Syphilis. An old name to distinguish it from the smallpox
- Materia medica 1. The ingredients used to make medications, whether those be for medicine, homeopathy, herbal medicine, or…