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Fear of depths
An abnormal and persistent fear of depths. Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety even though they realize they are safe from falling into or being consumed by depths. The feared object may be a long, dark hallway, a well or a deep pool…
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- Prostate gland A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. Chestnut shaped, the…
- Programmed cell death A term often used interchangeably with apoptosis. See: Apoptosis
- EOG Electro-oculography. A type of electrophysiologic retinal testing
- Mastocytosis A condition characterized by infiltration of mast cells into the tissues of the body. Mast cells are…
- Diverticulitis, treatment of acute Antibiotics are usually needed. Oral antibiotics are sufficient when symptoms are mild. Liquid or low fiber…
- P53 A tumor suppressor. The designation 'p53' stands for 'protein 53 kilodaltons' in size. p53 is a specific…
- Ubidecarenone See: Coenzyme Q10
- Prostate specific antigen Prostate specific antigen: Widely known as PSA. See: PSA.
- Sociogenomics The identification of the genes that influence social behavior, the understanding of the influence of these…
- Secondary amyloidosis Amyloidosis: One of a group of diseases (called amyloidosis) in which protein deposits (amyloid) accumulate…
- Sawbones Slang name for a surgeon and, in particular, an orthopaedic surgeon (who may have 'sawed bones' on the…