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- Fredrickson, Donald (1924-2002) American physiologist and biomedical research leader who made significant contributions to…
- Chronic renal failure Slow progressive loss of kidney function over the span of years, resulting in permanent kidney failure…
- Disease, Ramsay Hunt See: Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- Pustule A pustule is a small collection of pus in the top layer of skin (epidermis) or beneath it in the dermis…
- Physician, family A physician who is educated and trained in family practice. 'Family physicians possess unique attitudes…
- Pin1 An enzyme that permits brain cells to function normally. Pin1 may also protect against Alzheimer's disease…
- Cecal volvulus See: Volvulus
- Longevity Lifespan. (With increasing longevity, women will soon be postmenopausal for one third of their lives)
- Bacterium The singular of bacteria
- Bladder catheter, indwelling A flexible plastic tube (a catheter) inserted into the bladder that remains ('dwells') there to provide…
- Incontinence, fecal Inability to hold feces in the rectum. This is due to failure of voluntary control over the anal sphincters…