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Morton's nerve entrapment
See: Morton's neuroma
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- Genitalia, ambiguous See: Ambiguous genitalia
- Dystrophy, lattice See: Lattice dystrophy
- Long QT syndrome An inherited defect in heart rhythm that predisposes to syncope without warning (sudden fainting spells)…
- Fear of having a malformed child An abnormal and persistent fear of bearing a malformed child is termed teratophobia. A phobia is an…
- DNA repair gene A gene engaged in DNA repair. When a DNA repair gene is impaired, mutations pile up throughout the DNA. The…
- Hematoma, extradural See: Epidural hematoma
- Ten-day measles An acute highly contagious viral disease with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash…
- Habitual abortion The miscarriage of 3 or more consecutive pregnancies. The abortion of 3 or more miscarriages (spontaneous…