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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous…
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Show more- Cl (chloride) Cl is the chemical symbol for chloride, the major anion found in the fluid outside of cells and in blood. An…
- Filgrastim Filgrastim: See: G-CSF.
- Illness, acute An illness with an abrupt onset and usually a short course
- Dysgraphia A specific developmental disability that affects the person's ability to write. Problems may include…
- ALS1 See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1
- ACOG (Amer College of Ob & Gyn) ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists): The American College of Obstetricians and…
- Habitual abortion The miscarriage of 3 or more consecutive pregnancies. The abortion of 3 or more miscarriages (spontaneous…
- Pauling See: Pauling, Linus
- Pedophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of babies and children. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize…
- Alopecia Baldness. There are many types of alopecia, each with a different cause. Alopecia may be localized to the…
- CRP An intestinal infection characterized by diarrhea caused by a microscopic parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum…
- BCG An effective immunization against tuberculosis. BCG stands for Bacille Calmette Guerin. BCG is a weakened…