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Binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder: An eating disorder characterized by periods of extreme over-eating, but not followed by purging behaviors as in most cases of bulimia. Binge eating can occur alone, or in conjunction with a lesion of the hypothalamus…
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- Bernstein test A test to find out if heartburn is caused by acid in the esophagus and so to diagnose GERD (gastroesophageal…
- Appendiceal perforation Rupture of appendix
- Excess iron Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk for: >…
- Papilloma, cutaneous A small tag of skin that may have a stalk (a peduncle). Cutaneous papillomas may appear on the skin almost…
- Guinea worm disease A parasitic disease caused by infection with the guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis), the largest parasite…
- Melena Stools or vomit stained black by blood pigment or dark blood products.
- Sodium The major positive ion (cation) in fluid outside of cells. The chemical notation for sodium is Na+. When…
- Perinatal Pertaining to the period immediately before and after birth. The perinatal period is defined in diverse ways…
- Gay A person who is homosexual, especially a male homosexual. The word 'gay' in this regard may denote the…
- Jakob's disease Better known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a dementing disease of the brain. It is believed due to an…
- Tongue, anterior See: Anterior tongue