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Lipodystrophy, cephalothoracic
A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. The condition is thought to be genetic although its exact mode of inheritance is uncertain; it may be a…
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- Candida albicans Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular…
- UNOS Acronym for the United Network for Organ Sharing, the nationwide umbrella for transplantation organ sharing…
- Dystocia, placental See: Placental dystocia
- Fear of demons S (demons): An abnormal and persistent fear of evil supernatural beings in persons who believe such beings…
- SPF Protection factor): A number on a scale for rating sunscreens. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. SPF…
- Meniscus, lateral knee The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The lateral meniscus of the knee is a thickened…
- Syndrome, Aarskog See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
- Disease, Rendu-Osler-Weber See: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- A.c. Abbreviation on a prescription meaning before meals; from the Latin 'ante cibum', before meals. This is one…
- Genome, chicken See: Chicken genome
- Urachus A canal connecting the bladder of the fetus with the allantois, a structure that contributes to the formation…