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Complex partial seizure
A form of partial seizure during which the person loses awareness. The patient does not actually become unconscious, and he or she may carry out actions as complex as walking, talking, or driving. The patient may have physical, sensory…
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Show more- Complex partial seizure A form of partial seizure during which the person loses awareness. The patient does not actually become…
- Aromatase An enzyme involved in the production of estrogen that acts by catalyzing the conversion of testosterone (an…
- Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) The chromosome abnormality that causes chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Abbreviated as the Ph chromosome. The…
- LGV Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Research, clinical A study of a treatment, procedure, or medication done in a medical setting. See also clinical research trials.
- Hysterectomy, partial The uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left is left in place. Also called a subtotal hysterectomy
- Trichuris trichiura A nematode (roundworm) also called the human whipworm. The third most common round worm of humans. Occurs…
- Post Short for postmortem examination (an autopsy)
- Allopathic medicine The system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different…
- Speculum, nasal An instrument used to widen the opening of a nostril so the inside can be more easily seen. 'Speculum' is the…
- Alopecia Baldness. There are many types of alopecia, each with a different cause. Alopecia may be localized to the…
- Brainstem auditory evoked potentials See: ABR test