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Wax dip
A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted mineral wax derived from petroleum applied to a body area. Wax dips can be especially helpful in relieving the pain and stiffness of…
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- Nummular eczema Coin-shaped patches of irritated skin-most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs that may be…
- Fibrosarcoma A malignant tumor that begins in fibrous connective tissue at the ends of the arm or leg bones and may spread…
- Oligomenorrhea A reduction in number of menstrual periods and/or amount of menstrual flow.
- Myocyte A muscle cell. From myo-, muscle + -cyte, cell = muscle cell. 'Remaining young at heart is a desirable but…
- Combined oral contraceptive Commonly called 'the pill,' combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth…
- Collapsed lung Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically called atelectasis. The word comes from…
- Familial Parkinson disease type 4 A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to a gene on chromosome…
- Metabolic Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living…
- Pancreatic delta cell A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Trochlear nerve The trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, one of the extraocular muscles, the…
- Gynephobia An abnormal, irrational and persistent fear of women. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize…