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Congenital hemolytic jaundice
Jaundice: Known also as hereditary spherocytosis (HS), this is a genetic disorder of the red blood cell membrane clinically characterized by anemia, jaundice (yellowing) and splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen). In HS the red cells are…
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Show more- Onychocryptosis The medical term for what is better known as an ingrown toenail. From onycho-, nail + crypto-, hidden or…
- Tympano- Prefix indicating a relationship to the ear drum (tympanum). For example, tympanometry is a test that…
- Menopause, chemical Menopause, chemical: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause…
- Fever of Unknown Origin Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a fever greater than 38.3°C (101 °F) that has occurred intermittently for…
- Yeast genome All of the genetic information contained in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The genomes of particular…
- Bursitis, septic A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…
- Hedonophobia An abnormal, excessive, and persistent fear of pleasure. Sufferers with this most puritanical of phobias…
- Respiratory syncytial virus Respiratory syncytial virus: A virus that causes mild respiratory infections, colds, and coughs in adults…
- Orthodontic treatment (dental braces) Dental braces: The use of devices to move teeth or adjust underlying bone. The ideal age for starting…
- EM (electron microscope) A microscope in which an electron beam replaces light to form the image. EM stands for electron microscope…
- Vesicate A substance that causes tissue blistering. Also referred to as a vesicant.
- Comminuted fracture A fracture in which bone is broken, splintered or crushed into a number of pieces. NTER> Note that…