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Ileitis, Crohn
Inflammation of the ileum (the farthest segment of the small intestine) due to Crohn disease. Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect other parts of the…
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Show more- Toko- (prefix) Stemming from the Greek word 'tokos' meaning childbirth, we have toc-, toco-, tok-, and toko- as combining…
- Pubic symphysis The joint between the pubic bones in the front of the pelvis. Also called the symphysis pubis
- Allergy, soy milk Allergy, soy milk: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for…
- Metaphase (cell cycle) The stage in the cell cycle (the sequence of events in the life of a cell) when a chromosome is most highly…
- Palpebra The eyelid. The plural is palpebrae and the adjective is palpebral, as in palpebral fissure
- Ribosome An RNA molecule that can catalyze its own chemical reactions.
- Tuberoeruptive xanthoma See: Eruptive xanthoma
- Ornithine An amino acid that is not found in protein but is important in the formation of urea and the disposal of…
- Thermally induced asthma Asthma: Asthma that is 'triggered' by vigorous physical activity. Exercise-induced asthma tends particularly…
- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Arcus senilis A cloudy opaque arc or circle around the edge of the eye, often seen in the eye of the elderly.
- Menopause, surgical Menopause, surgical: Surgical menopause is, not unexpectedly, menopause induced by surgery. Surgical…