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Disorder of glucose metabolism that occurs during pregnancy; type III. The manifestation of elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream during pregnancy, affecting women who did not have diabetes prior to conception.  

Areas of rapidly dividing lymphocytes within the lymph nodules that respond to infection by forming and releasing lymphocytes for combat. A collection of B cells undergoing proliferation within the follicle of a lymph node or other lymphoid tissue after antigen stimulation.  

A tissue from which other tissues or cells proliferate.  

Suturing or sewing an injured stomach wall.  

A benign cyst localized on or around a tendon sheath or joint capsule.  

A fluid-filled mass most often observed in the wrist, but may also occur on the ankle.  

A radioisotope utilized in diagnostic scans for neoplasm, inflammation, and soft-tissue disorders. A rare metallic chemical element, small amounts of which are found in bauxite and zinc blends; atomic weight 69.72, atomic number 31. Gallium-67 (67Ga) is used in nuclear medicine to provide images of tumors (such as lymphomas) and of inflamed tissues (such as…

Loss of the ability to consciously sequence and execute the movements required to coordinate walking, resulting in unsteady walking patterns; widely based, jerky gait, and balance difficulties as demonstrated in Parkinson’s disease.