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Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
See: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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- Blindness, legal See: Legal blindness
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- Neuropathy, diabetic See: Diabetic neuropathy
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- Carcinoma, islet cell See: Islet cell cancer
- Kidney infection in children See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Asymptomatic infection An infection without symptoms. Also known as inapparent or subclinical infection
- Henna A coloring made from the leaves of the Egyptian privet, Lawsonia inermis. Approved only for use as a hair…
- Tapeworm, beef See Taenia saginata.