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Baylisascaris
Infection by the raccoon roundworm. Baylisascaris procyonis is found commonly in raccoons. When infective eggs of this roundworm are ingested by humans, Baylisascaris larvae hatch in the intestine and travel through the organs and muscles…
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Show more- Female urethral meatus The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females…
- Strep throat Strep throat: Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus, which can lead…
- Contraceptive device, intrauterine (IUD) A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop…
- Chickenpox Immunization designed to prevent or lessen the severity of the common disease known as chickenpox. The…
- Laryngotomy Surgical opening of the larynx, the voice box
- Pains, growing Mysterious pains in growing children, usually in the legs. These pains are similar to what the weekend…
- Involution 1. Literally, a turning inward or rolling inward.2. A decrease in size, usually after an increase. The uterus…
- Arch, vertebral See: Vertebral arch
- Mineralocorticoids A group of hormones (the most important being aldosterone) that regulate the balance of water and…
- Amoxicillin L ODYvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2> vAlign=top width='100%' bgColor=#ffffff>Our Amoxicillin Main…
- Body fat monitor See: Bioelectric impedance analysis
- Condyloma acuminatum See: Genital wart