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Shprintzen syndrome
See: Velocardiofacial syndrome
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- Menstrual synchronization A phenomenon that occurs when two or more menstruating women live together, in which the menstrual cycles of…
- USP United States Pharmacopeia
- Rib, sternal One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the…
- Trichinosis Trichinosis: See: Trichinellosis.
- Wagner's syndrome See: Stickler syndrome
- Ig Abbreviation for immunoglobulin, a protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes. Immunoglobulins are an…
- Phlebotomy Obtaining blood from a vein. In the old days, this was done by incising (cutting) a vein and just letting the…
- PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) A kind of laser eye surgery designed to change the shape of the cornea to eliminate (or reduce) the need for…
- Bisphosphonate A class of drugs used to strengthen bone. Bone is in a constant state of remodeling, whereby new bone is laid…
- Immunization, H. flu This immunization is designed to prevent disease due to Haemophilus influenzae (H. flu), specifically…
- Hepatic ductular hypoplasia, syndromatic Also called Alagille syndrome or arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by…