Category: D

  • Dysraphism

    In the embryo, failure of raphe formation or failure of fusion of parts that normally fuse.  

  • Dysprosody

    Lack of the normal rhythm, melody, and articulation of speech. This condition may be present in patients with parkinsonism and in other disorders.  

  • Dysprosium

    A metallic element of the yttrium group of rare earths with atomic number 66 and an atomic mass of 162.50. It has a metallic, bright silver luster, and it is relatively stable in air at room temperature, but dissolves in dilute or concentrated mineral acids. Dysprosium is used in conjunction with vanadium and other elements,…

  • Dysplasminogen

    Any of several varieties of abnormal plasminogen. Their presence in the bloodstream causes excessive blood clotting.  

  • Dyspigmentation

    Abnormality of the skin or hair pigment.  

  • Dysphonia puberum

    Change or breaking in the voice in boys during puberty.  

  • Dysphonia clericorum

    Hoarseness due to public speaking; vocal overuse.  

  • Dysphonesia

    Difficulty in reading caused by an inability to sound out printed words.  

  • Dysphagia spastica

    Dysphagia resulting from a spasm of the pharyngeal or esophageal muscles.  

  • Dysphagia paralytica

    Dysphagia due to paralysis of the muscles of deglutition and of the esophagus.