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Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome
>Keratitis -- gradual destruction of the cornea of the eye, sometimes leading to blindness >Ichthyosis -- localized areas of disfiguring reddish thickened skin ('fish skin') >Deafness -- at birth Another characteristic feature is thin or…
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Show more- VCUG Voiding cystourethrography. Or voiding cystourethrogram
- Stool The solid matter discharged in a bowel movement
- Human herpesvirus 5 See cytomegalovirus.
- Papillary renal cell carcinoma A type of kidney cancer that accounts for 15 to 20% of renal carcinomas. It occurs in both sporadic and…
- Binge drinking The dangerous practice of consuming large quantities of alcoholic beverages in a single session. Binge…
- Defect, neural tube A major birth defect caused by abnormal development of the neural tube, the structure present during…
- C. difficile Clostridium difficile
- Scoliosis, nonstructural A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis…
- Parvovirus B19 See: Fifth disease
- Hematoma, intracranial A hematoma (a collection of blood) within the cranium (skull). The bleed may or may not be within the brain…
- Heart conduction system The electrical conduction system that controls the heart rate. This system generates electrical impulses and…
- Teleological Serving an ultimate purpose in its design. For example, 'What is the true purpose of the nose?' That is a…