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Herpes simplex type 2
A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the genital area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This virus, like herpes simplex type 1, can also cause infection of the brain…
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- Grief, unresolved See: Complicated grief
- Scullcap See: Scutellaria barbata
- Pharmacy, compounding A facility that both makes and sells prescription drugs. A compounding pharmacy can often concoct drug…
- Acupuncture Our Acupuncture Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Acupuncture…
- Syphilis test, VDRL A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody…
- Amnesia, antegrade See: Antegrade amnesia
- Hejama Alternate Arabic term for cupping. The preferred Arabic term for this practice is al-hijamah. See: Cupping
- E2F transcription factor 3 See: E2F3
- Forgotten disease Name sometimes given to Lemierre syndrome
- Extubate To remove a tube from a hollow organ or passageway, often from the airway. The opposite of extubate is…
- Familial ALS ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in which there a family history of the disease. Familial ALS constitutes…