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Zambesi ulcer
An ulcer that develops on the leg or foot of individuals native to the Zambesi Valley in southern Africa. This condition is caused by the penetration of the skin by fly larvae.
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Zambesi fever
A fever unrelated to malaria that affects individuals living in the Zambesi Valley of southern Africa.
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Young’s rule
A technique for calculating the appropriate dosage of medications for children involves dividing the child’s age by the sum of the child’s age and twelve. This calculation provides the fraction of the adult dose that is suitable for the child.
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Y-ligament
The iliofemoral ligament is located in the vicinity of the hip joint.
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Xiphodynia
Discomfort in the xiphoid cartilage located at the lower end of the sternum.
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Xiphisternal
Related to the xiphisternum.
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Xiphicostal
Relating to the xiphoid cartilage located at the lower end of the breastbone and the ribs.
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Xeronosus
An unusually parched condition of the skin.
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Xeromenia
This is a condition in which all the physiological changes associated with menstruation take place, but there is no actual blood loss.
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Xerasis
A historical term for a hair condition marked by extreme dryness and halted growth.
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