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Any developmental defect of the spinal cord.  

Contagious disease, primarily of children and young adults, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and characterized by cough, fever, and other signs of upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment is by erythromycin or tetracyclines.  

Toxic condition caused by the ingestion of certain species of mushrooms, especially Amanita species. Symptoms include tearing, salivation, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, and, in severe cases, liver and kidney damage, convulsions, coma, and sometimes death. Treatment depends on the species of mushroom eaten. The UK is home to many species of toxic mushrooms…

Antibiotic ointment effective in the treatment of the skin infection, impetigo. An antibacterial ointment. Mupirocin (Bactroban) is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. It is often prescribed for the treatment of impetigo, a skin infection usually found in children. A cream or ointment with antibacterial properties…

In obstetrics, collection of thick mucus, often streaked with blood, that is expelled from the cervix of the uterus just before labor begins or during the early stages of labor. Also used to describe an accumulation of mucus that blocks a bronchus, especially during an asthma attack. A mass of cells and mucus that closes…

Any of a group of genetic disorders, including Hurler’s syndrome, in which greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides accumulate in the tissue. Skeletal deformity, mental retardation, and shortened life expectancy characterize the diseases, which can be detected through amniocentesis. A group of genetic disorders characterized by a n accumulation of unwanted substances called mucopolysaccharides in…

Form of traditional Chinese medicine in which dried and powdered leaves of Artemesia vulgaris are burned either on or in proximity to the skin. The purpose is to affect movement of a person’s energy or “qi” through a specific healing channel in the body. Often used in combination with acupuncture. The application of heat to…

Perception allowing a person to undertake deliberate and purposeful movement.  

Transitory disturbance in neuron function in a localized motor area of the cerebral cortex. The manifestations depend on the specific motor area affected.