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Gland, sweat
The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the subcutaneous tissue). They discharge sweat by tiny openings in the surface of the skin. The sweat is a transparent colorless acidic…
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- Arthritis, Reiter The combination of inflammation of the joints (arthritis), eyes (conjunctivitis), and GU (genitourinary)…
- Sporotrichosis Sporotrichosis: An infection most commonly of the skin caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. Persons…
- Urachus A canal connecting the bladder of the fetus with the allantois, a structure that contributes to the formation…
- Breast cancer susceptibility genes Inherited factors that predispose to breast cancer. Put otherwise, these genes make one more susceptible to…
- Migraine, abdominal An attack of abdominal pain that may be preceded by a migraine aura and accompanied nausea, vomiting, and…
- Abortion, multiple Two or more miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) by a woman. Couples who have had multiple abortions have…
- Method, rhythm Also known as fertility awareness, natural family planning, and periodic abstinence, this approach to…
- Bone mineral density BMD, a measure of bone density, reflecting the strength of bones as represented by calcium content. The BMD…
- AMA The American Medical Association. The AMA's mission statement proclaims: 'We are the Voice of the American…
- Spiral fracture A fracture, sometimes called a torsion fracture, in which a bone has been twisted apart. NTER>
- Tonsil stone A tiny stone (calculus) in the tonsils. These stones, called tonsilloliths, are found within little pockets…