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Sydenham's chorea
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- Myoclonus A condition of abnormal contraction of muscles or portions of muscles.
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- Antielastase An inhibitor of the action of the enzyme elastase. Alpha-1 antitrypsin is an antielastase. Also called an…
- Fluoridation, water See: Water fluoridation
- Placental stage of labor The part of labor from the birth of the baby until the placenta (afterbirth) and fetal membranes are…
- Infant mineral requirements Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, copper and zinc) and trace elements (manganese…
- Catheter, central venous A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Atelectasis, primary See: Primary atelectasis
- Torsion fracture A fracture, also called a spiral fracture, in which a bone has been twisted apart. align=center>
- GLA 1. Alpha-galactosidase A, the enzyme that is deficient in Fabry disease.2. Gamma-linolenic acid, an essential…
- MRSI Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging