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Maculopathy, cellophane
See: Macular pucker
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- Over-the-counter (OTC) drug A drug for which a prescription is not needed
- Anomaly, congenital Anomaly, congenital: A birth defect. A malformation that occurs before birth and is present at birth
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- Parathyroid insufficiency See: Hypoparathyroidism
- Macular hole A hole in the macula, the tiny oval area made up of millions of nerve cells located at the center of the…
- Phosphorus An essential element in the diet and a major component of bone. Phosphorus is also found in the blood…
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- Bummed out Slang term for depression. For more, see: Depression