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Show more- Point, McBurney's McBurney's point is the most tender area of the abdomen of patients in the early stage of appendicitis…
- Fornix In anatomy, a vaultlike or arched structure. For example: > >The fornix in the brain -- a fibrous arching…
- Sulfite sensitivity Adverse reactions of an allergic nature to sulfites. Sulfites occur in fermentation and also occur naturally…
- Human papillomavirus One in a group of four RNA viruses that rank second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a common…
- Seizure, atonic See: Atonic seizure
- Crease, single transverse palmar See: Simian crease
- Aphasia, primary progressive See: Primary progressive aphasia
- Prosthesis, ocular See: Ocular prosthesis
- Musical hallucination A form of auditory hallucination in which music is heard, often the same piece of music. In most cases the…
- Alstrom syndrome A progressive genetic disorder characterized by obesity, deafness, and visual problems in childhood and…
- Dermatoglyphics The study of the patterns of ridges on the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles. Dermatoglyphics are…
- Extremity The extremities in medical language are not freezing cold or scorching heat but rather the uttermost parts of…