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Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis: Fungal infection of the nails. Fungal infections can involve either the toenails or the fingernails. Nail fungal infection is usually caused by the dermatophyte fungi Trichophyton rubrum which can invade the nail bed. See…
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Show more- Lymphocyte A small white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a large role in defending the body against disease…
- Oculocutaneous albinism See: Albinism, oculocutaneous
- Virus, positive-strand RNA See: Positive-strand RNA virus
- Phenomenon, Raynaud's A condition resulting in discoloration of fingers and/or toes when a person is exposed to changes in…
- Immunization, serum hepatitis See Immunization, hepatitis B
- Coinsurance A provision by which the insured individual shares in the cost of certain expenses. The same as co-payment
- Developmental dyspraxia A pattern of delayed, uneven, or aberrant development of physical abilities during childhood development. The…
- PPAR Abbreviation for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. There are 3 known subtypes of PPARs --…
- Concussion Concussion: A traumatic injury to tissues of the body such as the brain as a result of a violent blow…
- Gulf War syndrome A highly controversial syndrome involving a constellation of illnesses experienced by 5,000 to 80,000…
- John La Montagne See: La Montagne, John
- Wet market A live animal market, a common sight in many areas of the world and a source of influenza viruses and other…