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Hypertonia
Increased tightness of muscle tone. Untreated hypertonia can lead to loss of function and deformity. Treatment is by physical and/or occupational therapy, and in some cases muscle relaxant medication. Injections of botulism toxin (botox)…
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- APC (medication) Aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine (a pill containing all three)
- Acinetobacter (Pronounced AH-sin-neto-bacter). A group of bacteria found in soil, water, and hospitals where they can cause…
- M. marinum Mycobacterium marinum
- Internal carrier In the drug trade, an individual used to transport internally concealed illicit drugs. Also called a body…
- Fibrillation, atrial An abnormal irregular heart rhythm whereby electrical signals are generated chaotically throughout the upper…
- PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome
- FFN Fetal fibronectin
- Nearsightedness The ability to see near objects more clearly than distant objects. Also called myopia . Myopia can be caused…
- Plethoric Florid, red-faced.
- Paralytic ileus Paralysis of the intestine. To be termed 'paralytic ileus,' the intestinal paralysis need not be complete…
- NIDCD Stands for National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the US National…