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Show more- Heredofamilial tremor See: Essential tremor
- Goiter, toxic multinodular Condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive and produce excess…
- Othello syndrome The delusion of infidelity of a spouse or partner. The Othello syndrome affects males and, less often…
- PVC Premature ventricular contraction. See: Extrasystole
- Disease, Addison Long-term underfunction of the outer portion of the adrenal gland. In medical terms, chronic insufficiency of…
- Antithyroid drug A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and…
- Atherosclerotic Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries…
- Thyroid peroxidase test Thyroid peroxidase test: A blood test done to detect autoantibodies directed against thyroid peroxidase…
- Birth companion See: Doula (the first meaning)
- Antidepressant, tricyclic One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tricyclic antidepressants are also used for some…
- Methanococcus jannaschii A microbe that produces methane, an important energy source, and contains enzymes that withstand high…
- Breast aplasia Breast aplasia: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…