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NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are commonly prescribed for the inflammation of arthritis and other body tissues, such as in tendinitis and bursitis. Examples of NSAIDs include aspirin, indomethacin (Indocin), ibuprofen…
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Show more- Aberration (1) A deviation or irregularity. For example, a chromosome aberration is a deviation from the normal…
- Syndrome, cartilage hair hypoplasia See: Cartilage hair hypoplasia syndrome
- Prospective study A study in which the subjects are identified and then followed forward in time
- Boil A skin abscess, a collection of pus localized deep in the skin. A boil usually starts as a reddened, tender…
- Breast aplasia Breast aplasia: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…
- Fusiform aneurysm A vascular outpouching shaped like a spindle. A fusiform widening of an artery or vein. An aneurysm is a…
- Chiron In Greek mythology, the centaur who, wounded by Hercules, invented medicine in order to heal himself. Chiron…
- Auditory acuity The clarity or clearness of hearing, a measure of how well a person hears. Auditory acuity is what is…
- Sense, balance Our sense of balance is regulated by a complex interaction of the following parts of the nervous system: >…
- Cell, somatic See: Somatic cell
- Septum, heart The septum of the heart is the dividing wall between the right and left sides of the heart. That portion of…
- Leech therapy The use of leeches in medical treatment. Once used as an almost universal cure, leeches were largely…