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HMPS
Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
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- Microscopic anatomy The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope, as opposed to gross anatomy which involves…
- Citrulline A non-standard amino acid that is not normally present in protein. Citrulline is created in the body as an…
- Connective tissue disease Connective tissue disease: A disease (autoimmune or otherwise) that attacks the collagen or other components…
- Aux- Prefix indicating growth or increase
- Disorder, autoimmune See Autoimmune disease
- Poland syndrome Poland syndrome: A developmental disorder of the chest wall involving a unique pattern of one-sided…
- AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) >To provide responsible advocacy for and education of patients and the public in all health-related matters…
- H and H H and H, sometimes written as 'H&H', is a popular shorthand for hemoglobin and hematocrit, two very…
- Male breast cancer Male breast cancer: See: Breast cancer, male.
- Agent, antihypertensive As the name suggests, a drug aimed at reducing high blood pressure (hypertension)