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Respiratory papillomatosis, recurrent
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis involves the growth of numerous warty growths in the larynx on the vocal cords in children and young adults. A baby can contract recurrent respiratory papillomatosis by being contaminated with the human…
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- Ventricular tachycardia An abnormally rapid heart rhythm that originates from a ventricle, one of the lower chambers of the heart…
- Osler, Sir William Renowned Canadian physician (1849-1919) who taught at McGill University, the University of Pennsylvania…
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 ALS2. A juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inherited in an autosomal recessive manner…
- Lymphocytic leukemia, acute (ALL) Leukemia, acute (ALL): A rapidly progressing form of leukemia in which there are too many very young…
- Shin splint An inflammatory condition of the front part of the tibia (the big bone in the lower leg) that results from…
- Giardia lamblia Giardia lamblia: A parasite responsible for a contagious form of diarrhea. The parasite is most commonly…
- Research, controlled A study that compared results from a treated group and a control group. The control group may receive no…
- Blepharoplasty Plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty…
- Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides). A tall North American perennial plant with large blue berries. Blue cohosh is…
- Post-polypectomy After a polypectomy