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Psoriasis
Psoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that is mediated by T lymphocytes. It is also a very…
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- Fracture, open A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a compound fracture. NTER> A fracture…
- Afferent nerve A nerve that carries impulses toward the central nervous system (CNS). The opposite of an afferent nerve is…
- Cancer, bladder Cancer of the organ responsible for temporarily holding urine after it leaves the kidneys. The most common…
- Gonadotropin Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the function of the male or female gonads…
- Exercise-induced asthma Asthma: Asthma that is 'triggered' by vigorous physical activity. Exercise-induced asthma tends particularly…
- ARS Acute radiation syndrome
- Remodeling, chromatin See: Chromatin remodeling
- Pimple A small papule or pustule. Pimples are sebaceous glands (oil glands) that are infected with bacteria, become…
- Retrograde amnesia Amnesia in which the lack of memory relates to events that occurred before a traumatic event. Retrograde…
- Poultice A soft moist mass about the consistency of cooked porridge that is spread on cloth and applied warm to create…
- Medicine, transfusion Blood transfusion and blood conservation are the complementary activities that constitute the clinical arena…