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Hematoma, nasal septum
See: Nasal septum hematoma
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- Hormone, secretin Hormone made by glands in the small intestine that stimulates pancreatic secretion. The word 'hormone' was…
- Thorn, George W. American endocrinologist (1906-2004) who was a pioneer in the use of cortisone for treating Addison's…
- Abuse, substance See: Substance abuse
- Beta-secretase An enzyme that appears to be directly involved in the early development of Alzheimer's disease…
- Eyetooth An upper canine tooth which is immediately lateral to the second incisor. So-named in the mistaken belief…
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- Papillomatosis, juvenile laryngeal Juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis involves the growth of numerous warty growths on the vocal cords in…
- Syncope, heat Sudden dizziness or fainting experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin appears pale and sweaty but…