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Subdural hematoma
Bleeding into the space between the dura (the brain cover) and the brain itself. This space is called the subdural space. If the hematoma puts increased pressure on the brain, neurological abnormalities including slurred speech, impaired…
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- Distichiasis Double rows of eyelashes. The extra eyelashes grow from glands called the Meibomian glands and may protrude…
- Replacement, total hip Replacement, total hip: Surgery in which the diseased ball and socket of the hip joint are completely removed…
- Internist A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. This specialty, called internal…
- Inuit health See: Artic health
- Helminth A worm classified as a parasite. (A parasite is a disease-causing organism that lives on or in a human or…
- Gland, mammary One of the glands within the breast that secrete milk when prompted to do so by special hormones. Mammary…
- Achondrogenesis-hypochondrogenesis, type II See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Onychogryposis Abnormally thick curved fingernails or toenails. From the Greek onyx, nail + gryposis, curvature
- Fear of men An abnormal and persistent fear of men. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize they may face…
- Lymphocytic colitis Lymphocytic colitis> A type of inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon). The name derives from the…
- Neuronitis, vestibular See: Vestibular neuronitis