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Cancer of the vulva
An uncommon cancer of women in which the malignancy is in the vulva, the outer part of the vagina, that includes the labia. Cancer of the vulva occurs mainly in women over 50 although it is becoming more common in younger women. Clues may…
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- Cyclin D A family of three closely related proteins termed cyclin D1, D2 and D3 that are expressed in an overlapping…
- Osteochondromatosis A condition characterized by multiple benign tumors of cartilage called osteochondromas projecting from bone…
- Cobalamin Also called vitamin B12. A vitamin important for the normal formation of red blood cells and for the health…
- Xanthelasma Tiny (1-2 mm) yellowish plaques that are slightly raised on the skin surface of the upper or lower eyelids…
- Sternutation Sneezing; the sound of sneezing. When we sneeze, air is expelled with force from the nose (and from the…
- Peak expiratory flow Abbreviated PEF. The maximum airflow during a forced expiration beginning with the lungs fully inflated. The…
- Carcinoma in situ, squamous cell An early stage of skin cancer. Also known as Bowen's disease. This is a tumor that develops from the squamous…
- Deficiency, hex-A See: Tay-Sachs disease
- Fibroids Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus (womb). Uterine fibroids are the most…