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Hyperthyroid
Excess of thyroid hormone resulting from an overactive thyroid gland (or taking too much thyroid hormone). Symptoms can include increased heart rate, weight loss, depression, and cognitive slowing. Treatment is by medication, the use of…
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Show more- Y map The array of genes on the Y chromosome. Once thought to be a genetic wasteland, the Y now is known to contain…
- Organs of reproduction, female The internal genital structures of the female include the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the uterus (womb) and…
- Congenital neutropenia, severe (SCN) Neutropenia, severe (SCN): Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell…
- Ile Isoleucine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Map, physical A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks on chromosomes. Physical distance is measured in base pairs…
- American Psychiatric Association A medical specialty society with over 35,000 US and international member physicians who 'work together to…
- Postpartum psychosis A very serious mental illness that can affect a new mother. The episode of psychosis usually begins within 1…
- Off-pump Not on the pump, usually meaning not on the heart-lung machine. See also: Off-pump surgery
- Fixation, external A procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by a splint or cast. External…
- Aseptic bursitis Inflammation of a bursa that is not caused by infection. A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions…
- Osteitis fibrosa cystica A condition associated with hyperparathyroidism in which bone tissue is gradually replaced by cysts and fibers
- Pregnancy Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. This condition can be…