Category: D
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Diffuse goiter
A goiter in which the thyroid tissue is diffuse, in contrast to its nodular form as in adenomatous goiter.
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Diabetic glycosuria
Glycosuria resulting from type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Diabetic glomerulosclerosis
A type of glomerulosclerosis seen in some cases of diabetes mellitus. Eosinophilic material is present in various parts of the glomerulus.
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Dental germ
The embryonic structure that gives rise to the tooth. It consists of the enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac.
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Diabetic gangrene
Gangrene, especially of the lower extremities, occurring in some diabetics as a result of vascular insufficiency, neuropathy, and infection. A form of gangrene resulting from the thickening or blockage of blood vessels, which restricts blood flow and typically impacts the limbs.
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Drag-to gait
A gait in which the crutches are advanced and the feet are dragged, rather than lifted, to the crutches.
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Double step gait
A gait in which alternate steps are of a different length or at a different rate.
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Diaphyseal-epiphyseal fusion
Surgical obliteration of the epiphyseal line of a bone so that the epiphysis and diaphysis are joined.
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Digital furrow
Any of several transverse lines on the palmar surface of the fingers across the joints.
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Dry friction
Friction using no liquid, or other form of lubricant.