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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Seven-day measles
An acute highly contagious viral disease with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash, the measles, (also known as rubeola) is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia…
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- Endocervical curettage The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette
- Migraine, menstrually associated See: Menstrual migraine
- Pregnancy abuse Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman's spouse, partner, or…
- Histiocytosis A rare but potentially deadly disorder with similarities to cancer, in which histiocytes start to multiply…
- Naso- Prefix referring to the nose. For example, nasogastric refers to the passage from the nose to the stomach
- Colitis, granulomatous Crohn's disease of the colon (the large intestine). Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder…
- Food Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body
- Node, sentinel lymph The first lymph node ('gland') to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. Which lymph node is the sentinel…
- Syndrome, Meniere A condition with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. Symptoms…
- Radiation, food See: Food irradiation
- Ban zhi lian See: Scutellaria barbata