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Syndrome, Alstrom
See: Alstrom syndrome
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- Syndrome X See: Metabolic syndrome
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- Physiologic amenorrhea The cessation of menstruation that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything pathologic. The lack…
- Lysosome An organelle (a little organ) in a cell containing enzymes that degrade macromolecules (large molecules) and…
- WDWN Abbreviation for 'well developed, well nourished' used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results…
- Cerebrum The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres, or halves. The word 'cerebrum' is the…