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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Show more- Syndemic A set of linked health problems involving two or more afflictions, interacting synergistically, and…
- Androgen suppression Treatment designed to suppress or block the production of male hormones. Androgen suppression can be achieved…
- Ultrasound Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices…
- Scoliosis, idiopathic A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis…
- Trigeminal neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia: Also called tic douloureux. Inflammation of the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial…
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome See: Cystocele.
- Subacute Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. The term 'subacute' is used in contrast to acute which…
- Patent urachus A birth defect involving the urachus, a canal connecting the bladder of the fetus with the allantois, a…
- Nucleic acid >DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which contains the hereditary information in humans and >RNA (ribonucleic acid)…
- Cancer, skin Cancer, skin: Cancer of the outer surface of the body. The most common cancer in the U.S. There are many…
- Carotid artery A key artery located in the front of the neck though which blood from the heart goes to the brain. There are…
- Herpes, labial A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and…