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Acetaminophen
Our Acetaminophen Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Acetaminophen Acetaminophen: A pain reliever and fever reducer. Brand name: Tylenol. The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not…
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- Angiohemophilia See: Von Willebrand disease
- Edema Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation. Edema is often more prominent…
- Vaginosis, bacterial See: Bacterial vaginosis
- Laparoscopic staging A staging procedure for tumors of the abdomen using laparoscopy in combination with laparoscopic…
- Elbow dislocation See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Heat-related illness A person with symptoms including headache, nausea, and fatigue after exposure to heat probably has some…
- Strontium An earth element and metal with atomic no. 38, atomic wt. 87.62 that is used in a radioactive form for…
- Corpus amygdaloideum See: Amygdaloid nucleus
- Dystocia, fetal Dystocia caused by the fetus due to its size (too big), shape or position in the uterus
- Myeloperoxidase An enzyme in leukocytes (white blood cells) that is linked to inflammation and cardiovascular disease. An…
- Yeast diaper rash Rash: Infection in the diaper area caused by a yeast formerly called Monilia and now called Candida. These…