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Developmental disorder
One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. They may affect a single area of development (specific developmental disorders) or several (pervasive developmental disorders). With early intervention, most specific…
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- Examination, digital rectal (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Vital Necessary to maintain life. Breathing is a vital function
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- Follicular cyst of the ovary A fluid-filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a…
- Eczema, dyshidrotic Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Esophagram A series of x-rays of the esophagus. The x-ray pictures are taken after the patient drinks a solution that…
- Disease, chronic wasting See Chronic wasting disease
- Electroconvulsive therapy Electroconvulsive therapy: A procedure in which an electric current is passed through the brain to produce…
- Toxoplasma gondii A single-celled parasite that causes toxoplasmosis (toxo) . Toxoplasma gondii is very common (more than 60…
- Assistive device Any device that is designed, made, or adapted to assist a person perform a particular task. For examples…
- H (drug caution code) Abbreviation standing for habitforming on a medication that indicates caution because the medication may…