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Vohwinkel syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by hearing loss and thickened skin, particularly on the knuckles. The sensorineural hearing is mild-to-moderate in degree. The thickening of the skin (hyperkeratosis) can be 'mutilating' and cause…
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- Brain aneurysm Brain aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is a small outpouching (an aneurysm) that looks like a berry and classically…
- Complete blood count Complete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These measurements are…
- Artery, femoral See: Femoral artery
- Spin doctor Not a physician who is expert on dizzying conditions but someone who puts a spin on the news to manipulate…
- Pudendum The external genitalia, especially those of the female. From the Latin pudere, to be ashamed. See: Female…
- Congenital anemia 1. Anemia at birth. 2. Synonym for Rh incompatibility
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) A relatively small (peptide) molecule that is released by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain after…
- Allergy, honey bee See: Honey bee allergy
- Human genome All of the DNA that a person possesses. The human genome is made up of all of the DNA in our chromosomes as…
- Paroxysmal sleep Sleep: A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Also known as…
- Macular (skin) Adjective referring to macules which are circumscribed changes in the color of skin that are neither raised…