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Progressive supranuclear palsy, a neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many areas of the brain, leading to serious and permanent problems with the control of gait and balance. The most obvious sign of the…
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Show more- Hyperhidrosis, axillary See: Axillary hyperhidrosis
- Syndrome, superior vena cava The symptoms that result from compression of the large vein that carries blood down to the heart. The…
- Cyclin One of a group of proteins that regulate the cell cycle. The cyclins bind to and activate cyclin-dependent…
- Magnesium deficiency Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption of magnesium. Low magnesium…
- Sacral Referring to the sacrum, the 5 vertebral bones situated between the lumbar vertebrae and the coccyx (the…
- Cushing, Harvey Renowned American neurosurgeon (1869-1939) whose name is now associated with Cushing syndrome (Cushing…
- Study, synchronic See: Study, cross-sectional.
- Morton foot See: Morton' neuroma
- Orphan drug 1. Oral rehydration salts. 2. Oral rehydration solution. 3. Orthopaedic Research Society.
- Aspergillus A family of fungal organisms and molds, some of which can cause disease (aspergillosis)
- Failure, adrenal A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the adrenal hormones that control important…
- Reversal of organs, total This condition (medically called situs inversus totalis) involves complete transposition (right to left…