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Cauliflower-ear deformity
Cauliflower-ear deformity: Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae), usually caused by either infection or trauma, resulting in a thickening of the ear. Classically, blood collects (hematoma) between the…
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- Shotgun sequencing An approach used to decode a genome by shredding ('shotgunning') it into smaller fragments of DNA which can…
- Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase See: Alzheimer disease.
- Symmetric lipomatosis, multiple A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- Ecstasy 1. A state of rapture and trancelike elation.2. A street name for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)…
- Gray's Anatomy A book entitled 'Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical' by Henry Gray appeared in 1858. Little could Dr. Gray have…
- Immune complex A cluster of interlocking antigens and antibodies forming a large network of molecules. Also called an…
- Depigmentation Loss of color (pigment) from the skin, mucous membranes, hair, or retina of the eye. The color of the skin…
- Giant cell tumor of bone A tumor of bone characterized by massive destruction of the end (epiphysis) of a long bone. The site most…
- Triglycerides The major form of fat. A triglyceride consists of three molecules of fatty acid combined with a molecule of…
- Chromosome, metaphase See: Y chromosome
- Herniated disc Herniated disc: Rupturing of the tissue that separates the vertebral bones of the spinal column. The center…