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Osteopath
An osteopathic physician who is a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). In most US states, osteopaths must complete a course of study equivalent to that of an MD and are licensed to practice medicine. They may prescribe medication and perform…
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Show more- HHV-8 Human herpesvirus 8, a herpesvirus that contributes to the development of Kaposi sarcoma, an otherwise rare…
- Congenital retraction syndrome See: Duane syndrome
- Vaccine, influenza The influenza (flu) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza…
- Hemoglobin normal values Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment in the blood, the predominant protein in the red blood cells. In…
- Chordoma A form of bone cancer that usually starts in the lower spinal column
- Gastroschisis A birth defect in which there is a separation in the abdominal wall. Through this opening protrudes part of…
- Cancer, endometrial See: Endometrial cancer
- Homeopathic Pertaining to homeopathy
- New, fear of the An irrational fear of anything new, of innovation, of new situations, places, or things. Also called…
- Muscle, infraspinatus >The infraspinatus muscle; >The teres minor muscle, which (like the infraspinatus muscle) helps in the…
- Cancer, penis S: Cancer of the penis is a disease in which malignant cells originate in the tissues of the penis. Cancer of…
- Annular pancreas An abnormal ring of pancreas that encircles the duodenum and often causes intestinal obstruction. Nausea and…