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Fever, Pontiac
See: Pontiac fever
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- Wharton's jelly A gelatinous substance within the umbilical cord. Wharton's jelly is a rich source of stem cells. Named for…
- Ear pit Tiny pit in front of the ear: preauricular pit. A minor anomaly of no great consequence in itself. More…
- Nurse, licensed vocational A nurse who has completed a one- or two-year training program in health care and earned a state license. LVNs…
- Itchy ear Itching of the ears. Can be the first sign of an ear infection, but if the problem is chronic, it is more…
- Cryophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects. Sufferers from cryophobia…
- Stress Stress: Forces from the outside world impinging on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life that can…
- Acoustic aphasia See: Auditory aphasia
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