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Cachetic
Common misspelling of cachectic
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Show more- Rib cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte A T cell that is antigen-specific and is able to search out and kill specific types of virus-infected cells…
- Fever, Rocky Mountain spotted (RMSF) Fever, Rocky Mountain spotted (RMSF): An acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognized in the Rocky…
- Fracture, greenstick A fracture in which one side of a bone is broken while the other is bent (like a green stick). NTER> A…
- Virology The study of viruses
- Mediterranean Fever Fever: A inherited disorder of unknown cause featuring short recurring bouts of fever together with pain in…
- Paramyxovirus One of a group of RNA viruses that are responsible predominantly for acute respiratory diseases and are…
- Interval malignancy In mammography, a malignancy that becomes evident during the period between annual screening mammograms. The…
- Premie Short and slangy for a premature baby. A preterm infant. Also often spelled (for obscure reasons) preemie.
- Chronic daily headache See: Headache, chronic daily
- Brown syndrome An ophthalmology (eye) problem. Brown syndrome is an abnormality that is present at birth (congenitally) and…
- Brain anthrax Anthrax infection of the central nervous system (the spinal cord and brain) and meninges (the membranes…