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The brand name of a vaccine used to provide protection against hepatitis A.  

In the Far East, particularly in Japan, there is a combination of specific eye and brain disorders that primarily affects young adults. Harada’s syndrome is characterized by a combination of eye issues affecting both eyes. These problems include severe inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, or choroid, as well as fluid buildup (oedema) in the…

A congenital anomaly characterized by significant physical abnormalities including underdeveloped lower jaw and tongue, irregular or absent teeth, and limb malformations.  

This is a congenital disorder, meaning it’s present at birth, that is marked by deafness, inherent cataract (a condition causing clouding of the eye lens), and ataxia, which manifests as clumsiness and lack of coordination due to brain damage.  

This extremely rare condition is believed to be triggered by an accumulation of iron in specific regions of the brain. The symptoms, which progressively worsen, typically manifest in early childhood and encompass abnormal muscle stiffness and spasms.  

A hairy cell is an unusually large, abnormal white blood cell characterized by numerous hair-like extensions. These cells are associated with a rare type of leukaemia called hairy cell leukaemia, during which they multiply in the blood, bone marrow, liver, and spleen.  

The cycles of activity within a hair follicle consist of two primary stages: the active stage, where new hair is produced, and the resting stage, during which cell activity diminishes and halts. The active stage endures for a few years until the hair achieves its maximum length. When the resting phase takes place, the hair…

A hairball located in the stomach, which can be found in individuals who habitually suck or chew on their hair due to nervousness.  

Hailey-Hailey disease, also referred to as benign familial pemphigus, is a type of blistering skin disease that primarily affects the neck, armpits, and groin. This condition tends to have a familial pattern, running in families.