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Aase-Smith syndrome II
A genetic disorder that may be detected during early infancy and is characterized by the presence of three bones (phalanges) within the thumbs (triphalangeal thumbs) rather than the normal two and abnormally reduced production of red blood…
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- Eileithyia In Greek mythology, a protector of women who, with her mother Hera, was often called upon during childbirth
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- Leucovorin Folinic acid, the active form of folic acid in the body. Used as an antidote to protect normal cells from…
- Colon cancer and polyps Colon cancer and polyps: Benign tumors of the large intestine are called polyps. Malignant tumors of the…
- Pain, elbow Elbow pain is most often the result of tendinitis, which can affect the inner or outer elbow. Treatment…
- Hypomagnesemia Too little magnesium. Magnesium deficiency can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal…
- Blood pressure The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is produced primarily by the…
- Mitral insufficiency Incomplete closure of the mitral valve resulting in the backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left…