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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Show more- Disorders, lymphoproliferative Malignant diseases of the lymphoid cells and cells from the reticuloendothelial system (which take up and…
- Mumps immunization The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is…
- Oral rehydration salts ORS. A solution of glucose-based salt solution used in oral rehydration therapy. WHO and UNICEF recommend a…
- Angiotensin receptor blocker See: Angiotensin II receptor blocker
- Interferon Interferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce…
- Subaortic stenosis Narrowing of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve through which blood must pass on its…
- Antiprotozoal Something that destroys protozoa or inhibits their growth and ability to reproduce. A few of the protozoa of…
- Muscular dystrophy, Becker A form of muscular dystrophy that is quite similar to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, except that patients with…
- Nit Nits are lice eggs. They are hard to see and are often confused with dandruff or hair spray droplets. Nits…
- Omphalocele A birth defect in which part of the intestine, covered only by a thin transparent membrane, protrudes outside…
- Psoriasis, plaque The most common form of psoriasis -- about 80% of people with psoriasis have this type. Plaque psoriasis can…
- Fertile Able to conceive and bear offspring.