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Cystitis in children
Bladder infection in children. See: Urinary tract infection in children
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Show more- Meningitis, Kernig sign of This clinical hallmark of meningitis, inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and…
- HHV-4 Human herpesvirus 4. See Epstein-Barr virus.
- Cradle cap A form of seborrheic dermatitis. of the scalp in infants. It is characterized by flaking or scaling of the…
- Hahnemann, Samuel A sac from which a hair grows and into which the sebaceous (oil) glands open. The follicle is lined by cells…
- Premature ventricular beat See: Extrasystole
- ErbB1 See: EGFR
- Hydrocephaly Also known as hydrocephalus, this is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of…
- Jackson-Pratt drain See: JP drain
- EBA (epidermolysis bullosa acquisita) See: Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
- Blockers, beta A class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the…
- Popliteal Refers to the back of the knee.
- Sensory integration A form of occupational therapy in which special exercises are used to strengthen the patient's sense of touch…