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Beard ringworm
Ringworm: A superficial fungal infection of the skin, affecting the bearded area of the face and neck, with swellings and marked crusting, often with itching, sometimes causing the hair to break off. In the days when men went to the barber…
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Show more- Test, child development A test of the status of a newborn, an infant or young child as regards their developmental progress. One of…
- Pneumopericardium Air or gas in the space between the heart and the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.
- Duloxetine Duloxetine: See: Cymbalta.
- Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome The Gorlin syndrome
- Carcinoembryonic antigen Carcinoembryonic antigen: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein found in many types of cells but…
- Floating rib One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'floating' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Antipyretic Something that reduces fever or quells it. There are 3 classes of antipyretic medications that are sold OTC…
- Choana (Plural: choanae) The passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. There are two choanae…
- Dementia, vascular See Vascular dementia
- Ants, fire Originally from S. America. Among the worst insect pests ever to invade the U.S. Red or yellowish ants of…
- Asbestosis A condition featuring scarring of the lungs caused by inhaled asbestos fibers. Asbestosis is irreversible. It…
- Beta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…