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Diabetes, insulin-resistant
An autoimmune form of diabetes, in which the body develops an immune response to its own insulin hormone. This form of diabetes is probably the most difficult type to treat, but it can be done. Treatment includes very careful diet…
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- Amnesia, anterograde See: Antegrade amnesia
- Glucocorticoid A hormone that predominantly affects the metabolism of carbohydrates and, to a lesser extent, fats and…
- Mineral requirements, infant Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, copper and zinc) and trace elements (manganese…
- Nitrogenous base A molecule that contains nitrogen and has the chemical properties of a base. The nitrogenous bases in DNA are…
- Antibiotic resistance Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to withstand an antibiotic to which…
- PAD Peripheral artery disease
- Inactivation, X chromosome A syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which results in the inability to put out…
- Mite A tiny eight-legged creature belonging to the Order Acarina related to spiders and ticks. Some mites live…
- Pompe disease A genetic (inherited) deficiency of an enzyme called acid alpha glucosidase. This enzyme helps the body break…
- Passive-aggressive Pertaining to behavior in which feelings of aggression are expressed in passive ways as, for example, by…
- Malaria Malaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family that can be…