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Oriental lung fluke
Paragonimus westermani. See: Paragonimiasis
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- Beta-secretase An enzyme that appears to be directly involved in the early development of Alzheimer's disease…
- Johnny A hospital gown. A johnny is a short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined…
- Connexin 26 Also known as gap junction beta 2, or GJB2. See: GJB2. See also: Connexin
- Synovial cyst, popliteal A swelling in the space behind the knee (the popliteal space). The swelling is composed of a membrane-lined…
- Hematoma, extradural See: Epidural hematoma
- Bioterrorism Bioterrorism: Terrorism using biologic agents. Biological diseases and the agents that might be used for…
- Infection, meningococcal See: Meningococcal infection
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