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Spotted fever
Fever: Also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. An acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognized in the Rocky Mountain states, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii transmitted by hard-shelled (ixodid) ticks. Occurs only in the…
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Show more- Whitehead A familiar term for what is medically called a closed comedo. A comedo, the primary sign of acne, consists of…
- Manorexia A term that has been used to refer to anorexia nervosa in males. This is not an officially recognized medical…
- Vitamin B2 An essential nutrient found in meat, dairy foods, plant foods and grain products. The body requires vitamin…
- EEG Electroencephalogram, e technique for studying the electrical current within the brain. Electrodes are…
- Step protocol See: Step therapy
- Burn, first degree A superficial burn with similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in color and sensation…
- Leukocyte count A white blood cell (WBC) count.
- Cyclic citrullinated peptide A circular peptide containing the amino acid citrulline. Abbreviated CCP. Autoantibodies directed against CCP…
- Morton nerve entrapment See: Morton's neuroma
- Interventricular septum The stout wall separating the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart from one another. A hole in the…
- White blood cell count Kocyte count): The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. The WBC is usually measured as part of…
- Cashew allergy Allergy: An allergic reaction to cashew nuts. Cashew allergy can be isolated, meaning that the individual is…