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A genus of perennial shrub of the Malvaceae family, widely grown because of the cotton fiber derived from its seed covering. The bark of some species is diuretic, emmenagogic, and oxytocic.  

A benign cystic lesion of dental embyological origin that may occasionally undergo transformation into a malignancy. Pathological examination of the cyst reveals a characteristic ghost body.  

The extension of the great toe on sudden pressure on the deep flexor muscles of the calf of the leg. It is present in pyramidal tract disease.  

Softening of the cervix; a probable sign of pregnancy that may be present during the second and third months of gestation. Palpation reveals the cervix has altered from a nonpregnant firmness similar to the tip of the nose to a softness similar to the lips. This change is due to increasing uterine vascularity and edema.…

A nutritional regimen for advanced cancer patients (especially pancreatic cancer) consisting of the ingestion of pancreatic enzymes, a tailored diet, nutritional supplements, and the use of coffee enemas. Pancreatic cancer, a formidable affliction, may be confronted with an unconventional treatment regimen encompassing a distinctive dietary protocol, enriching nutritional additions, the utilization of pancreatic enzymes, and…

An abnormal curvature of the knee.  

A genus of dinoflagellate that causes certain shellfish that eat them to become toxic. It is also one of the causes of “red tide” when present in massive numbers in the ocean. This condition has occurred on certain beaches of North America. Shellfish present in such water contain the toxin present in the dinoflagellate.  

A smear using Gram’s method and methylene blue. Gonococci, which appear in pairs and tetrads, are gram-negative and intracellular.  

Adhesion of the iris to the cornea of the eye.  

A genus of nematode worms belonging to the suborder Spirurata, usually parasitic in the wall of the esophagus and stomach of domestic animals. Occasionally, they are parasitic in humans. G. pulchrum is the species most frequently involved.