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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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Seven-day measles
An acute highly contagious viral disease with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash, the measles, (also known as rubeola) is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia…
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- Transverse myelitis A disease of the spinal cord in which there is demyelination (erosion of the myelin sheath that normally…
- Pain unit A measurement of the intensity of pain. See also: Dol
- Direct-entry midwife A midwife who has entered the profession of midwifery as an apprentice to a practicing midwife rather than…
- Immunization, Td Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as boosters for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus
- Dermatopathy Any disease of the skin. Synonymous with dermopathy
- Dandy fever An acute mosquito- borne viral illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course with headache…
- Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) In PUBS, a needle is inserted through the mother's abdominal wall and the uterine wall. Blood can be…
- Primary care The 'medical home' for a patient, ideally providing continuity and integration of health care. All family…
- Toxic shock syndrome A grave condition occurring predominantly in menstruating women using tampons, toxic shock is characterized…
- Gastric MALT lymphoma A low-grade malignant lymphoma of the stomach associated with chronic infection by the bacterium H. pylori…