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Tonic-clonic seizure
The classic type of epileptic seizure consisting of two phases to a tonic-clonic seizure -- the tonic phase and the clonic phase. In the tonic phase the body becomes entire rigid, and in the clonic phase there is uncontrolled jerking…
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- Immunization, anthrax Anthrax: A series of six shots over six months and booster shots annually, the anthrax vaccine now in use in…
- Tympanometry A test that measures the function of the middle ear. Tympanometry works by varying the pressure within the…
- Marburg disease The virus that causes Marburg hemorrhagic fever, a disease which affects both humans and non-human primates…
- Bone, wing Familiar term for the scapula, also called the shoulder blade or blade bone, the flat triangular bone at the…
- Morton toe See: Morton's syndrome
- Diathermy The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy.
- Exercise-induced bronchospasm Also called exercise- induced asthma, this is asthma that is triggered by vigorous physical activity…
- Dental impaction Teeth pressing together. For example, molar teeth (the large teeth in the back of the jaw) can be impacted…
- Chancre The classic painless ulcer of syphilis. The chancre forms in the first (primary) stage of syphilis. It is…
- Immunization, DPT See: DPT immunization
- Calipers A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object. The skin fold…