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Situational syncope
The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse, and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating or defecating, and coughing. It can also be due to the…
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Show more- Berzelius, Jons Jacob Celebrated Swedish chemist (1779-1848). Berzelius's early life was marked by a struggle to obtain a…
- Joint >Gliding -- one bony surface glides on another without angular or rotatory movement; >Angular -- occurs only…
- Psychology, clinical A professional specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance…
- Beriberi A syndrome characterized by inflammation of multiple nerves (polyneuritis), heart disease (cardiopathy), and…
- Teratogenic Able to disturb the growth and development of an embryo or fetus. See also: Teratogen and Teratogenic drugs
- Masochism Pleasure from one's own pain. Masochism is considered a sexual disorder, or paraphilia. Named after the…
- Calculus 1. A stone within the body, such as a stone in the urinary tract. 2. The calcium salt deposits on the teeth…
- Macrovascular Pertaining to the macrovasculature, the portion of the vasculature of the body comprising the larger vessels…
- Dyscalculia A specific developmental disability affecting a person's ability to conceptualize and perform mathematics…
- Gravid Pregnant
- Optic Having to do with vision.
- Endep See: Amitriptyline