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- Chromosomes The microscopically visible carriers of the genetic material. They are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid…
- ATL The disease variously called adult T-cell leukemia, adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and adult T-cell lymphoma…
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Dis See: GOLD
- Dyslipidemia A disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, including lipoprotein overproduction or deficiency. Dyslipidemias may…
- Obesity, gynecoid >Gynecoid pelvis: A pelvis that is shaped like a woman's. >Gynecology: The study of the diseases of the…
- Sclerosis Localized hardening of skin
- Computer addiction A disorder in which the individual turns to the Internet or plays computer games in an attempt to change…
- Hepatic encephalopathy Brain dysfunction directly due to liver dysfunction, most often recognized in advanced liver disease. Hepatic…
- Naegleria infection Naegleria infection: Infection from an ameba called Naegleria fowleri that is commonly found in the…
- Androgen suppression therapy See: Androgen suppression
- Lights, flashing A sensation of flashing lights is created when the vitreous (the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the…