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Photodynamic therapy
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- Splenic fever Known also as anthrax, splenic fever is a serious bacterial infection. It is not primarily a human disease…
- Mucolipidosis IV A type of mucolipidosis due to mutation in the gene encoding mucolipin-1. Most patients have developmental…
- Tibial bowing Improper growth of the tibia in the leg, causing bowlegs or other leg problems. The tibia may bow anteriorly…
- Morton's neuroma Morton's neuroma: A swollen inflamed nerve in the ball of the foot, usually between the base of the second…
- HGD The gene encoding an enzyme called homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (also known as homogentisate oxidase). HGD…
- Infectious mono See infectious mononucleosis.
- Danders See: Dander
- IgE Immunoglobulin E, a class of immunoglobulins that includes the antibodies elicited by an allergic substance…
- Straight-jacket See: Straitjacket
- D (drug caution code) Abbreviation on a medication that indicates caution because the medication may cause drowsiness. While not a…
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care (such as…