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Zellweger syndrome
A genetic disorder, also called the cerebrohepatorenal syndrome, characterized by the reduction or absence of peroxisomes (cell structures that rid the body of toxic substances) in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain. Zellweger…
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- Beta-defensin See: Defensin
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- Value, Daily See Daily Value
- Altitude sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Clitoridectomy See Clitorectomy
- Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis: A relatively common disease that causes inflammation of the large intestine (the colon)…
- Serendipity An accidental and fortunate discovery. Not all good medical research by any means is done by design. Some is…
- Pain, false labor The pain associated with intermittent non-productive muscular contractions of the womb (uterus) during…
- Colitis Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of colitis, including ulcerative…
- CpG island In molecular genetics, a short region of DNA rich in CpG sites, often located near the promoters of genes…