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Vohwinkel syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by hearing loss and thickened skin, particularly on the knuckles. The sensorineural hearing is mild-to-moderate in degree. The thickening of the skin (hyperkeratosis) can be 'mutilating' and cause…
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Show more- Congenital stationary night blindness An inherited eye disorder that is not progressive ('stationary') and principally affects the rod…
- Sunscreen A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions that contain sunscreens can…
- Replication A turning back, repetition, duplication, reproduction
- Laryngitis Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, the portion of the airway (respiratory tract) containing the…
- Defect, enzyme An abnormality in the protein (enzyme) important in catalyzing a normal biochemical reaction in the body…
- Shigellosis Epidemic and opportunistic bacillary dysentery due to infection with the Shigella bacteria. Shigellosis…
- Maculopathy Any pathologic condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest. Also…
- Diabesity Diabetes caused by overweight or obesity. From diabetes + obesity. Synonymous with the usual form of type 2…
- Jogger's nails Very small semi-circular white spots on the nails. These spots may be found on the fingernails and…
- Titin A giant filamentous protein essential to the structure, development, and elasticity of muscle. The gene…
- Physical therapist A person trained and certified by a state or accrediting body to design and implement physical therapy…
- Insufficiency, small intestine See: Short bowel syndrome