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Raeder's syndrome
A distinctive syndrome of headaches, also known as cluster headache or migrainous neuralgia. The common pattern of cluster headache is termed 'episodic' and is characterized by 1-3 short attacks of pain each day around the eyes, clustered…
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- Insemination, heterologous A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…
- Magnesium deficiency Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption of magnesium. Low magnesium…
- Seven day diet The Seven day diet is any weight loss plan designed to be followed for seven days at a time. There are many…
- GDB The Genome Database (GDB), the official central repository for genomic mapping data resulting from the Human…
- Hay fever Hay fever: A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nose, nasal…
- Nonpenetrant trait A genetic trait (characteristic) that is present in the genome but does not manifest itself in the…
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism AA): One of the National Institutes of Health, NIAAA's mission is to 'conduct research focused on improving…
- Darwin, Charles English naturalist (1809-82), considered the father of evolution. Darwin voyaged aboard the Beagle to see the…