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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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C-IBS
Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
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- Nuclear medicine The branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioisotopes in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of…
- Face, masklike A surgical procedure designed to make the face appear younger by pulling loose facial skin taut. With age or…
- Bladder infection Infection of the urinary bladder. Some people are at more risk for bladder and other urinary tract infections…
- Colon syndrome, nervous A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility)…
- Sun poisoning 1. A nonscientific term sometimes used to refer to the serious and even potentially fatal symptoms of severe…
- Beard ringworm Ringworm: A superficial fungal infection of the skin, affecting the bearded area of the face and neck, with…
- Common bile duct The duct that carries bile from the gallbladder and liver into the duodenum (the upper part of the small…
- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome An autoimmune disease characterized by weakness and fatigue of the proximal muscles (those near the trunk)…
- Crib death The sudden and unexpected death of a baby with no known illness, typically affecting infants from 2 weeks to…
- Drug resistance The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to withstand a drug to which they were once sensitive and…