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Frostbite
Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the cells and leading to cell death. Frostbite goes through several stages: > >First degree injury: When only the surface skin is…
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Show more- Frostbite Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the…
- Cholesteryl ester transfer protein See: Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Arthroscopic Refers to a surgical technique whereby a doctor inserts a tube-like instrument into a joint to inspect…
- Developmental disorder One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. They may affect a single area of…
- Uvula The small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the…
- Immunization, mumps Mumps: See Immunization, MMR
- Tuberculosis, avian A type of tuberculosis affecting birds, caused by Mycobacterium avium, which may be communicated to other…
- Hornet sting Stings from hornets and other large stinging insects such as bees, yellow jackets and wasps can trigger…
- Acetylcholinesterase An enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the synaptic cleft (the space between two…
- RTS See Rett syndrome.
- Postmenopausal After the menopause. Postmenopausal is defined formally as the time after which a woman has experienced…
- Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Inst. One of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the mission of the NIAID is 'to support and conduct…