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Show more- Ectodermal dysplasia A genetic disorder in which there is abnormal development of the skin and associated structures (the hair…
- Scientist, medical See: Medical scientist
- Arrectores pilorum Tiny muscles that act as the hair erector muscles. The arrectores pilorum play a key role in goose bumps, a…
- MRSA infection MRSA infection: Frequently used abbreviation for: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.
- Gastropathy, hypoproteinemic hypertrophic See: Giant hypertrophic gastritis
- Low vision A visual impairment, not corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, that interferes…
- Death 1. The end of life. The cessation of life. (These common definitions of death ultimately depend upon the…
- NLD Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
- Chekhov See: Chekhov, Anton
- Typhus, endemic See Typhus, murine
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Fever: A viral disease characterized by hemorrhage (bleeding) and fever. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever…
- Pericarditis Pericarditis: Inflammation of the lining around the heart (the pericardium) causing chest pain and…