Category: V

A chickenpox vaccine prepared from attenuated virus.  

The giving of excessive or repetitive doses of vaccines to children or adults, usually because of incomplete or inaccurate recordkeeping.  

Radiographic examination of the urethra during urination after the introduction of a contrast medium.  

The union of the ends of a broken bone formed in such a way as to cause deformity. This term refers to the improper alignment of a fractured bone, also known as malunion. The term used to describe the incorrect healing of a fractured bone, also known as mal-union.  

A poorly, slowly healing ulcer, usually located on the lower extremity above the medial malleolus. Typically it is edematous, pigmented, and scarred. The skin is extremely fragile and easily injured. In the U.S. about 3.5% of people over 65 have venous stasis ulcers, women are three times more likely than men to be affected.  

An ulcer caused by a sexually transmitted disease (i.e., chancre or chancroid).  

Irregular swellings in the lower extremities associated with vasomotor disturbances.  

Trembling of the limbs or of the body when making a voluntary effort. It is seen in many cerebellar diseases.  

Grunts and barking sounds that may be made by persons with Tourette’s syndrome.  

The body weight or gestational age of an infant below which the ability to survive is doubtful.