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ALPS
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
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- Aqueduct of Sylvius A canal that communicates between the third and fourth ventricles in a system of four communicating cavities…
- Bioterrorism Bioterrorism: Terrorism using biologic agents. Biological diseases and the agents that might be used for…
- Artery, carotid See: Carotid artery
- Infection, roundworm Infection from a type of parasitic worm that hatches in the intestines and lives there. The eggs of the…
- Test, carcinoembryonic antigen See: Carcinoembryonic antigen
- Pes planum Flat feet
- LKS 1. Lower lid (of the eye). 2. Lower limit. The recommended LL for potassium intake is 4.7 grams per day for…
- Abuse, steroid Use of substances containing anabolic steroids to increase muscle mass. Such steroids can have many side…
- Pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis: Scarring throughout the lungs which can be caused by many conditions such as…