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Symmetric lipomatosis, multiple
A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. The condition is thought to be genetic although its exact mode of inheritance is uncertain. It may be a…
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- Heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. A common parasite of dogs in many parts of the world that occurs in other animals…
- Xiphoid process A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division…
- Embolism, paradoxical Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- Centromere The cinched 'waist' of the chromosome essential for the division and the retention of the chromosome in the…
- Fever with renal syndrome, hemorrhagic A set of diseases, also known as hemorrhagic fever, characterized by the abrupt onset of high fever and…
- Pregnancy abuse Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman's spouse, partner, or…
- Poison oak Poison oak is a form of 'contact dermatitis' or inflammation of the skin resulting from chemicals produced…
- Atrophic vaginitis Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Patella The kneecap by another name, the patella is the small bone that is in the front of the knee. The patella is a…
- Fracture Fracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually the result of trauma, a fracture can be caused by an…
- Colpo- A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An…