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Selective mutism
An inability to speak in certain situations. See also apraxia, autism, mutism.
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- Dieldrin A chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Trait, dominant lethal A genetic trait that, if present in the genome of the individual, is expressed and therefore precludes the…
- Intravenous pyelogram An x-ray of the kidneys and urinary tract. Structures are made visible by the injection of a substance that…
- HDL Lipoproteins, which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins, are the form in which lipids are…
- Effusion Too much fluid, an outpouring of fluid. A hemorrhagic effusion is one that has blood within the fluid. A…
- Disease, Menetrier's See: Giant hypertrophic gastritis
- Scan, computerized tomography Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Bartholin's glands A pair of glands between the vulva and the vagina that produce lubrication in response to stimulation. With a…
- Pigment A substance that gives color to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the color of skin, eyes, and hair
- NIDCD Stands for National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the US National…
- Valdecoxib Valdecoxib: Generic name of a cox-2 inhibitor. See: Bextra.