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UA
Abbreviation for urinalysis, a test that determines the content of the urine. Because urine removes toxins and excess liquids from the body, it can contain important clues. Urinalysis can be used to detect some types of disease…
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- Cancer, breast, susceptibility genes Cancer, breast, susceptibility genes: Inherited factors that predispose to breast cancer. Put otherwise…
- Sclerotherapy The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ('harden') it. The chemical irritates the lining…
- Germ line 1. The sequence of cells which develop into eggs and sperm. 2. Inherited material that comes from the eggs or…
- Housemaid's knee See Prepatellar bursitis
- Gamma-OH A European name for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a colorless and odorless drug used illicitly for…
- Poisoning Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning is still a major hazard to…
- MS 1. Multiple sclerosis. See also entry to: Multiple sclerosis.2. Mass spectrometry
- Neuropathy, hypoglossal See: Hypoglossal neuropathy
- CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and computer-based patient records
- Joint, temporomandibular Joint that hinges the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. Abbreviated TMJ or TM joint.
- Human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, characterized by sores in the area of the genitalia. Genital…