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Dermal
Pertaining to the skin. From the Greek word derma for skin
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- Aural vertigo, recurrent A condition, also known as Meniere's disease, with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears…
- Cryocardioplegia Paralysis of the heart by cold (hypothermia)
- Ferroniere A jewel held to the forehead by a chain worn by women in France and Italy in the 16th century to hide the…
- Disease, Raynaud A condition resulting in skin discoloration of the fingers and/or toes when a person is exposed to changes in…
- Endometritis Inflammation of the endometrium. The endometrium is the inner layer of the womb (uterus)
- Prospective study A study in which the subjects are identified and then followed forward in time
- Legg-Perthes disease See Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
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- Super- Prefix meaning meaning above, more than normal, or excessive. As in superaspirin, superbug, superjacent…