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Recurrence
The return of a sign, symptom or disease after a remission. The reappearance of cancer cells at the same site or in another location is, unfortunately, a familiar form of recurrence. A recurrence or relapse occur after some weeks or months…
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Show more- Rash, varicella Rash, varicella: Varicella (chickenpox) is characterized by a rash, often the first sign of the disease. The…
- Familial polyposis of entire GI tract See: Juvenile polyposis
- Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 An inherited connective tissue disorder featuring bone fragility and blue sclerae (blue whites of the eyes)…
- Hyperhidrotic Pertaining to hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating. Hidrosis meaning sweating, so hyperhidrosis is too much…
- Fixation, internal A surgical procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by mechanical devices…
- Gamma-OH A European name for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a colorless and odorless drug used illicitly for…
- Sinus, cavernous A large channel of venous blood creating a 'sinus' cavity bordered by the sphenoid bone and the temporal bone…
- Blood pressure, low Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a given environment. Low blood…
- Diet, Mediterranean See: Mediterranean diet
- Arrector pili A microscopic band of muscle tissue which connects a hair follicle to the dermis. When stimulated, the…
- Glomeruli The plural of glomerulus
- Patellar tendon reflex See: Knee jerk