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Dysentery
Inflammation of the intestine, often with pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, etc. It is usually caused by infestation of the bowel by an ameba. Dysentery can be fatal, usually due to severe dehydration. Treatment includes rapid rehydration…
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- Stewart, Alice (1906-2002) English physician and epidemiologist who discovered the connection between fetal X-rays and…
- Meibomitis See: Meibomianitis
- Deltoid An adjective and a noun. Adjective: In the shape of delta, the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet. A capital…
- Group B streptococcus infection A major cause of infections, including infections involving the pregnant woman and her newborn infant. Strep…
- Rash Rash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. Medically, a rash is referred to as an exanthem.
- Autonomic failure Malfunction of the autonomic nervous system due to imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic…
- Minor salivary gland A small gland which produces saliva. There are numerous minor salivary glands distributed within the mouth…