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Esophageal ulcer
A hole in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti-inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer…
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- Inherited metabolic diseases Also called inborn errors of metabolism, these are heritable (genetic) disorders of biochemistry. Examples…
- Gallbladder absence This condition, also known as agenesis (failure of development) of the gallbladder, occurs in approximately…
- Syndrome, Li-Fraumeni (LFS) This is an extraordinary cancer family syndrome. People with LFS have a tendency to develop a great diversity…
- Uterus, contraction of the The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. During labor, contractions accomplish two things: (1)…
- Slake 1. To satisfy or quench. As, for example, she drank some water to slake her thirst. 2. To mix with water, to…
- Operation, Macewen A surgical operation for inguinal hernia designed by Sir William Macewen (1848-1924), a surgeon in Glascow…
- Ear infection, middle (acute) Acute middle ear infection, medically called acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. Acute…
- Pancreatic Having to do with the pancreas, a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of…
- Static posture Any posture that is held for a long time. A static posture may result in fatigue and even injury over time
- Red-green colorblindness A form of colorblindness in which red and green are perceived as identical. This is the most common type of…
- Disseminated vaccinia See Progressive vaccinia