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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
A rapidly progressive, often fatal viral infection of the brain. Commonly abbreviated as PML. PML is believed to be due to the Jacob-Creutzfeldt (JC) papovavirus. The virus infects oligodendrocytes (support cells in the brain). The signs…
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- Cutaneous allodynia Pain resulting from an innocuous stimulus to normal skin or scalp. The stimulus that triggers allodynia is…
- Weaver's bottom Inflammation of the bursa that separates the gluteus maximus muscle of the buttocks from the underlying bony…
- Meconium ileus Obstruction of the intestine (ileus) due to overly thick meconium, the dark sticky stuff that is normally…
- Ear piercing The practice of using a needle or needle gun to make holes through the ear lobe or other parts of the ear for…
- Syndrome, deafness-ichthyosis-keratitis See Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome
- PA (physician assistant) >Medical histories and physical examinations: a PA is usually can perform histories and physical examinations…
- Retinal pigment epithelium The pigment cell layer that nourishes the retinal cells. The retinal pigment epithelium is located just…
- ALPS Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
- Cold injury Cold injuries include chilblains, 'trench foot,' and frostbite. Cold injuries occur with and without freezing…