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Granulomatosis, Wegener's
An inflammatory disease of small arteries and veins (vasculitis) that classically involves vessels supplying the tissues of the lungs, nasal passages (sinuses), and kidneys. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, fevers, shortness of…
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Show more- Ophthalmology The art and science of eye medicine.
- Bacillus anthracis The bacterium that causes anthrax. Anthrax differs from most bacteria in that they exist in an inactive…
- Dystonia, focal, due to blepharospasm See: Focal dystonia due to blepharospasm
- Hemophilia A Classic hemophilia, due to profound deficiency of factor VIII, a blood factor necessary to normal clotting…
- American Dental Association (ADA) The mission statement of the ADA reads as follows: 'The ADA is the professional association of dentists…
- Gastric ulcer A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- Newborn screening Tests of newborns to screen for serious treatable diseases most of which are genetic. The newborn screening…
- Artery, carotid See: Carotid artery
- Mercury poisoning The metallic element mercury is poisonous to humans. Mercury poisoning can occur in both acute and chronic…
- HUGO Acronym for the Human Genome Organisation, the international organization of scientists involved in the Human…
- AML Acute myeloid leukemia 1 gene. See: Runx-1.
- Yellow fever vaccination A live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccine that is recommended for people traveling to or living in tropical…