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Deafness, nonsyndromic
A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as an embolus and make its way to the lung, where it can cause respiratory distress and respiratory failure. Deep vein thrombosis is sometimes called the…
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Show more- Cervicitis Inflammation of the cervix
- Surgery, reflux (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Zoonotic Pertaining to a zoonosis: a disease that can be transmitted from animals to people or, more specifically, a…
- CVC Commonly used abbreviation for a Central Venous Catheter, a catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to…
- Chronic renal failure Slow progressive loss of kidney function over the span of years, resulting in permanent kidney failure…
- Acne, adult Popular name for rosacea. For more information, see: Rosacea
- Insulin resistance syndrome Insulin resistance syndrome: See: Metabolic syndrome
- Peripheral vascular disease Peripheral vascular disease: A disease of blood vessels outside the heart. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)…
- Disseminated vaccinia See Progressive vaccinia
- Rhythm, sinus The normal regular rhythm of the heart set by the natural pacemaker of the heart called the sinoatrial (or…
- Thyroidectomy The surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. NTER> Subtotal thyroidectomy, the more commonly…
- Anxiety Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations…