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A common form of mild dysentery in the UK, caused by Shigella sonnei [Described 1915. After Carl Olaf Sonne (1882-1948), Danish bacteriologist and physician.] A type of enteritis caused by the Sonne strain of the bacterium Shigella dysenteriae. This illness is characterized by a sudden onset of abdominal pain followed by urgent diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting,…

In diabetes mellitus, a swing to a high level of glucose in the blood from an extremely low level, usually occurring after an untreated insulin reaction during the night. It is caused by the release of stress hormones to counter low glucose levels. Rebound hyperglycemia indicated by change from hypoglycemia to hyperglycemia within one to…

A trance which is induced by hypnotism. The condition of being in a hypnotic trance.  

Referring to somnambulism.  

A person who walks in his or her sleep.  

A growth hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the growth of long bones.  

The study of both the physiology and anatomy of the body.  

A type of drug abuse in which someone inhales the toxic fumes given off by particular types of volatile chemical. Inhalation of intoxicating fumes of certain volatile liquids or aerosol sprays, which produces an effect similar to an alcohol- or drug-induced “high.” Some of the solvents used are toxic and can harm the air passages,…

A fibre in vegetables, fruit and pulses and porridge oats which is partly digested in the intestine and reduces the absorption of fats and sugar into the body, so lowering the level of cholesterol.