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Menorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding occurring at the expected intervals of the menstrual periods. The bleeding from the uterus starts on schedule but is heavier than usual and may last longer than usual. Menorrhagia may be a sign of an underlying…
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- Ascites Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of a number of conditions, including…
- Salpingo-oophorectomy Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
- Nerve, trigeminal This nerve functions both as the chief nerve of sensation for the face and as the motor nerve controlling the…
- Aldosteronism Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the cortex (the outer layer) of the adrenal gland or a tumor…
- Prepuce The fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. Also known as the foreskin. Only about 1 in every 20 boys…
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor One of a potent class of medications used to treat depression. Abbreviated MAOI.
- Hepatic transplant See: Liver transplant
- Eczema Eczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typically vesicles (tiny…
- Age-related deafness See: Presbycusis
- Reiter syndrome A chronic form of inflammatory arthritis wherein the following three conditions are combined: (1) arthritis…