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Contusion
Another name for a bruise. What is a bruise ? A bruise, or contusion, is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a blow to the skin (be it bumping against something or hitting yourself with a hammer). The raised…
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- Rhinitis Irritation of the nose. Derived from the Greek word rhinos meaning of the nose
- Lymphoma, aggressive See: Aggressive lymphoma
- X-rays during pregnancy See: Prenatal radiation exposure
- Prusiner, Stanley B. American neurologist (1942-) and winner of the Nobel Prize for the discovery of 'prions - a new biological…
- OBS 1. Organic brain syndrome.2. Obstetricians, in the plural
- Trench fever Fever: A disease borne by body lice that was first recognized in the trenches of World War I, when it is…
- Margaret Mead See: Mead, Margaret
- Panic disorder Panic disorder: A disorder characterized by sudden attacks of fear and panic. The episodes may resemble a…
- Inhalant 1. Generally, any breathable chemical vapor.2. Specifically, a psychoactive substance whose volatile vapors…
- Electrocochleography A test that measures the electrical potentials generated in the inner ear in response to stimulation by…