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- Rift Valley fever A viral disease that is acute, causes fever in domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and…
- Blast phase Refers to advanced chronic myelogenous leukemia. In this phase, the number of immature, abnormal white blood…
- Presbyacusis See: Presbycusis
- RFLP An antigen found in the red blood cells of most people: those who have Rh factor are said to be Rh positive…
- QHC Qualified health claim
- Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis: A type of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac…
- Nutritional neuroscience The field of nutrition that relates to the central and peripheral nervous system. Nutritional neuroscience…
- Fear of public places This irrational fear is called agoraphobia. It applies to open areas, especially those from which escape…
- Soy milk allergy Allergy: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for infants with…
- Electroshock therapy See Electroconvulsive therapy
- Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia See: Crocodile tears syndrome.