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Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker
See: Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
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- Endometrial hyperplasia A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The…
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- Anaphylactic shock A widespread and very serious allergic reaction. Symptoms include dizziness, loss of consciousness, labored…
- Chemo-brain See: Chemobrain
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- Paul C. Lauterbur See: Lauterbur, Paul C.
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- Vibrio cholerae One of the Vibrio bacteria, V. cholerae (as the name implies) is the agent of cholera, a devastating and…