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Thyroiditis, postpartum
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- Mastectomy, subcutaneous Removal of breast tissue using a minimal incision. This type of mastectomy may be used to remove small areas…
- X inactivation The phenomenon in a female by which one X chromosome (either the maternally or paternally derived X) is…
- Biologic evolution Biologic evolution was contrasted with cultural (social) evolution in 1968 by A.G. Motulsky who pointed out…
- Urethra The transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In males, the urethra…
- Empyema The presence of pus in the pleural space which is between the outer surface of the lung and the chest wall…
- Homeopath A person who practices homeopathy.
- Cashew allergy Allergy: An allergic reaction to cashew nuts. Cashew allergy can be isolated, meaning that the individual is…
- Ataxia, cerebellar See: Ataxia
- Vulvitis, yeast A yeast infection of the external genital organs of the female (the vulva). The vulva includes the labia…
- Breast, Paget disease of See: Paget disease of the breast
- Coprolalia The excessive and uncontrollable use of foul or obscene language, including words related to feces (bowel…