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Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy: An abnormality of motor function (the ability to move and control movements) that is acquired at an early age, usually less than a year of age, and is due to a brain lesion that is non-progressive. Cerebral palsy (CP) is…
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- Floating-Harbor syndrome A genetic condition characterized by the triad of short stature apparent at birth with significantly delayed…
- Fibulin 3 A protein that belongs to a family of extracellular proteins expressed in the basement membranes of blood…
- Brachial paralysis See: Brachial plexus palsy
- Film, tear See: Tear film
- Referral The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for…
- Priapism Abnormally persistent erection of the penis in the absence of sexual desire. Priapism can occur in persons…
- Weight loss Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary…
- BNP B-type natriuretic peptide
- Pigmentation The coloring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pigmentation is due to the…
- Flush (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually temporary and brought on by…
- Uterus, contraction of the The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. During labor, contractions accomplish two things: (1)…