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- Coloboma A congenital malformation (birth defect) in which part of the eye does not form due to failure of fusion of…
- Delusional parasitosis Pertaining to dermatoglyphics -- the study of dermal ridges on the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.
- Sinus tachycardia A fast heartbeat (tachycardia) because of rapid firing of the sinoatrial (sinus) node. The sinoatrial (or…
- ALS1 See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1
- Conn syndrome Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) by a tumor that contains tissue…
- Chronic otitis externa Chronic inflammation of the skin lining the external ear canal leading to the ear drum. Can be caused by a…
- Pulmonology The study and science of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs. See also: Pulmonary medicine
- Footling presentation There are single-footling or double-footling presentations depending upon whether the presenting part of the…
- Knee, artificial Total knee replacement, a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with…
- Osteogenesis, electrically stimulated Bone growth caused by implanting electrodes in an area of bone and sending electrical current to them. This…
- Sphygmomanometer An instrument for measuring blood pressure, particularly in arteries. The two types of sphygmomanometers are…