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Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of beryllium salts.    

A hereditary condition characterized by multiple benign colonic polyps which can become malignant.  

Paralysis of one side of the body with spasms or tremors, and occulomotor paralysis on the opposite side. Hemiplegia with oculomotor paralysis and clonic spasm or tremor on the opposite side. Benedikt’s syndrome is caused by lesions that damage the third nerve and involve the red nucleus and corticospinal tract.  

Morbid fear of needles and other objects with sharp points.  

Long-standing irritation and ulceration of the distal esophagus associated with increased risk for adenocarcinoma. Malignancy of the basal cell layer.  

Radiographic study of the phalanx and esophagus after ingestion of barium sulfate. An X-ray study in which the patient swallows a mixture of barium sulfate and water to aid visualization of the esophagus; done to detect abnormal conditions of the esophagus. Also known as an esophagogram or barium meal; an X-ray procedure that uses barium…

Infusion of radiopaque barium into the lower intestinal tract for fluoroscopic study. An X-ray study that uses barium sulfate and air as contrast medium to help with visualization of the interior of the colon. Also known as a lower gastrointestinal tract series; an X-ray procedure that uses barium sulfate and sometimes air to outline the…

A manually operated resuscitation device used to ventilate a nonbreathing patient; the device consists of a reservoir bag, a unidirectional valve, and a face mask.  

A condition caused by a disruption of normal bacterial flora in the vagina causing irritation to and drainage from the vagina. Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria; the most common vaginal infection. Inflammation of the vagina and upper genital tract caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. Previously referred to as “gardnerella” or nonspecific vaginitis, BV is…

Extension of the great toe and abduction of the other toes when the plantar surface of the foot is stimulated; indicative of pyramidal tract involvement. The upward bending of the big toe when the outer edge of the foot’s sole is scratched refers to a reflex movement known as Babinski’s sign. While this reflex is…