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Ulcerative
Referring to ulcers, or characterized by ulcers. Pertaining to or marked by the occurrence of ulcers.
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Ulcerating
Developing into an ulcer.
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Ulcerated
Covered with ulcers. To produce or become affected with an ulcer. Of the nature of an ulcer or affected with one. Impaired to the extent that the outermost layer of tissue is compromised and/or undergoes necrosis, resulting in tissue loss and death.
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Tyrosinosis
A condition in which there is irregular metabolism of tyrosine. A rare genetic disorder due to a lack of parahydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase, which catalyzes the conversion of tyrosine to homogentisic acid. Characterized by elevated blood and urine levels of tyrosine, liver damage, mental retardation, and rickets. An inborn defect of metabolism of the amino acid…
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Typically
In a typical way.
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Typhlitis
Inflammation of the cecum: formerly a common diagnosis of the condition now recognized as appendicitis. It is often encountered during profound chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Cecal inflammation. A historical term used to refer to appendicitis.
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Type B behaviour
A behaviour pattern which is unlikely to contribute to coronary heart disease, in which an individual is patient, tolerant, not very competitive and lives at a more relaxed pace.
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Type A behaviour
A behaviour pattern which may contribute to coronary heart disease, in which an individual is aggressive and over-competitive, and usually lives at a stressful pace.
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Tympanosclerosis
Irreversible damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear, starting with the replacement of tissues or fibrin by collagen and hyalin. Then calcification occurs, leading to deafness. Infiltration by hard fibrous tissue around the ossicles of the middle ear.
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Tympanic cavity
The section of the ear between the eardrum and the inner ear, containing the three ossicles. The chamber behind the eardrum in the middle ear, which holds three oscillating bones that relay sound to the inner ear. This space is connected to the area behind the nasal passages through the Eustachian tube. Also known as…
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