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CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. See: Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic
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Show more- Pinnate 1. Like the pinna, the part of the ear that projects ('wings out') from the head. 2. Like a feather or leaf…
- Illness, acute An illness with an abrupt onset and usually a short course
- Nyctanopia Impaired vision in dim light and in the dark, due to impaired function of the rods in the retina. Night…
- Coccyx The small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine very near to the anus. The coccyx is made up of 3-5…
- Category 4 storm See: Category four hurricane
- Thalassemia, beta Also known as thalassemia major .The clinical picture of this important type of anemia was first described in…
- Tinea capitis A superficial fungus infection of the skin, affecting the scalp. Also known as ringworm. This disorder occurs…
- Healthy 1. Enjoying good health, as she is healthy. 2. Evidencing good health, as her skin is healthy. 3. Conducive…
- Choanal stenosis Abnormal narrowing of the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The…
- Coccydynia Coccydynia: Pain in the coccyx (the tailbone). The coccyx is the small bone at the bottom of the spine very…
- Infectious Diseases, Nat'l Institute of Allergy & See Hepatitis A.
- Medication, anticoagulant A drug that is used as a 'blood-thinner' to prevent the formation of blood clots and to maintain open blood…