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Coma, diabetic
Coma in a diabetic due to the buildup of ketones in the bloodstream. Ketones are a product of metabolizing (using) fats rather than the sugar glucose for energy. The best approach to diabetic coma is prevention. Careful diet, medication…
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- Ephedra A medicinal herb, known scientifically as Ephedra sinica and Ephedra equisetina, also known as mahuang and…
- Benzidine A compound used mainly for dyeing textiles and paper that is a known human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent)…
- Fear of loneliness An abnormal and persistent fear of loneliness, of being alone. Sufferers of this fear experience undue…
- Villi Plural of villus, a tiny finger-like or vascular projection
- Gln Glutamine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Cancer, esophageal See: Esophageal cancer
- Meibomian cyst A cyst of the little glands called Meibomian glands that are located in the eyelids and make a lubricant they…
- Salubrious Good for the health. Healthy. Promoting health or well-being. Wholesome. For example, smog is far from…
- Tubal occlusion procedure, selective (STOP) A nonsurgical form of permanent birth control in which a physician inserts a 4-centimeter (1.6 inch) long…
- Endothelial progenitor cell A primitive cell made in the bone marrow that can enter the bloodstream and go to areas of blood vessel…
- Sinus barotrauma Sinus troubles, particularly with pain and a feeling of pressure, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as…