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Allergy, soy milk
Allergy, soy milk: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for infants with true cow milk allergy. However, some infants have allergy to both cow milk and soy proteins. These infants require a…
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- Hyperphosphatemia A higher than normal blood level of phosphate. Phosphate molecules are particularly important as part of…
- TVS Abbreviation for 'transvaginal ultrasound,' a technique in which sound waves are sent out by an ultrasound…
- DNS On a prescription, Do Not Substitute. If a physician orders a particular drug and writes DNS on the…
- Florence R. Sabin See: Sabin, Florence R.
- Bone, calf Familiar name for the fibula, the lateral (outside) and smaller of the two long bones in the lower leg. The…
- Test, FTA-ABS FTA-ABS stands for fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed, a blood serum screening test for syphilis…
- Xanax See: Alprazolam
- Tuberculous diskitis An infection of the spine due to tuberculosis, seen most often in children. The main symptom is back pain…
- Olivopontocerebellar atrophy >OPCA I (or SPA 1) -- Autosomal dominant. Onset of symptoms usually in the third or fourth decade of life…
- Hedonophobia An abnormal, excessive, and persistent fear of pleasure. Sufferers with this most puritanical of phobias…
- Syndemic A set of linked health problems involving two or more afflictions, interacting synergistically, and…