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Roseola infantilis
Roseola infantilis: Roseola infantilis is another name for roseola, also formally called roseola infantum. The following is a brief rundown on roseola: Cause: Roseola is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and, possibly…
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Show more- Fredrickson, Donald (1924-2002) American physiologist and biomedical research leader who made significant contributions to…
- Prophylaxis A measure taken for the prevention of a disease or condition. For example, dental prophylaxis consists of…
- Synaptic cleft The tiny space between two nerve cells across which the neurotransmitter acetylcholine diffuses
- Scan, computerized tomography Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Synovial membrane A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae and makes synovial…
- Erection, penile When the penis fills with blood and is rigid. The penis contains two chambers, called the corpora cavernosa…
- Ultrafast CT Electron beam computerized tomography (EBCT), a new (and controversial) noninvasive test for the detection of…
- Toenail A toenail is produced by living skin cells in the toe. A toenail consists of several parts including the nail…
- Nonstructural scoliosis A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis…
- Disease, Bowen's N early stage of skin cancer. Bowen disease is medically the same as 'squamous cell carcinoma in situ.'…
- Irritant contact dermatitis Dermatitis: A rash brought about by constant irritation from a substance. For example, anyone who washes…
- Gene-expression profiling A genomic technique that based on the fact that only a fraction of the genes encoded in the genome of a cell…