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Allergic purpura
See: Schonlein-Henoch purpura
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Show more- Birth companion See: Doula (the first meaning)
- Oocyte A female germ cell in the process of development. The oocyte is produced in the ovary by an ancestral cell…
- Actinomycetes A group of gram-positive bacteria (order Actinomycetales) that produce various bioactive agents including…
- Atelectasis, secondary See: Secondary atelectasis
- Exocrine gland A gland that secretes a substance out through a duct. The exocrine glands include the salivary glands, sweat…
- Black eye Bruising of the eyelid and/or under- eye area as a result of trauma to the eye. Colloquially called a shiner
- Dysfunction, orgasmic See: Anorgasmia
- Hepatitis A immunization When immediate protection against hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) is needed, immunoglobulins are used…
- Category 2 storm See: Category two hurricane
- Complication In medicine, an additional problem that arises following a procedure, treatment or illness and is secondary…
- Pinealoma An uncommon slow-growing tumor of the pineal gland. Symptoms include hydrocephalus, paralysis of upward gaze…
- Talc A very soft, soapy-feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum…