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A chemical formed in the liver, kidney, and other tissues. It is then metabolized to form creatine.  

An arenavirus (from the Tacaribe virus group) that chronically infects rodents. It is the cause of sporadic outbreaks of Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever.  

Abnormal curvature of any part of the body, especially the nails.  

An abnormal sound heard during labored exhalation that indicates a need for high chest pressures to keep the airways open. It is caused by closing of the glottis at the end of expiration. A sweet course consisting of fruit such as berries, cherries, or peaches brought to a boiling point with a combination of cinnamon…

Any agent that blocks the effects of growth hormone on its cellular receptors, e.g., in treating diseases such as acromegaly or diabetes mellitus.  

A decrease in the rate of growth of a child or adolescent from a previously observed pattern of increasing height and weight. Growth attenuation may be caused by many factors such as genetics, malnutrition, hormone deficiencies, toxins, or medications.  

A common itchy (pruritic) condition of sudden onset, characterized by a few or numerous smooth or warty papules, vesicles, eczematous plaques, or shiny translucent nodules. The pruritus may be mild or severe and is aggravated by heat. Even though the condition is self-limiting, it may last months or years.  

An oxidation-reduction chemical reaction involving the exchange of chemical groups. A transferase enzyme is required.