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HHV-2
Human herpesvirus 2, a virus that causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the area of the genitalia. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This virus, like human herpesvirus 1, can cause infection of the…
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Show more- Orthosis, thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis…
- BMP Bone morphogenetic protein
- Multipara, grand The term 'multipara' applies to any woman who has given birth 2 or more times. A woman who has given birth 5…
- Adipose 'Adipose' means 'fat' but is usually used to refer specifically to tissue made up of mainly fat cells such as…
- Nasal flu vaccine A live attenuated (weakened) influenza virus vaccine that is administered as a nasal spray. The brand name…
- Face, masklike A surgical procedure designed to make the face appear younger by pulling loose facial skin taut. With age or…
- Neisseria Group of bacteria that includes the cause of gonorrhea.
- Gua sha See: Gua-sha
- Sense, balance Our sense of balance is regulated by a complex interaction of the following parts of the nervous system: >…
- Algophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of pain. The fear is excessive, beyond that which is expected under the…
- Pulmonary edema Fluid in the lungs.
- Urine infection in children See: Urinary tract infection in children