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A malignant tumour in the kidneys in young children, usually under the age of 10, leading to swelling of the abdomen. It is treated by removal of the affected kidney. A rapidly developing, malignant tumor of the kidney occurring in children with deletion of chromosomes 11 and 16; also called Wilms tumor. A malignant tumor…

Relating to pain in the kidney.  

Pain in the kidney. The pain is felt in the loin and can be caused by a variety of kidney complaints.  

A white crystalline compound used in the treatment of muscle fatigue myasthenia and to reverse the effects of muscle relaxant drugs. Cholinergic drug used to treat myasthenia gravis. Adverse effects include intestinal pain and cramping, excess salivation, and respiratory depression. A parasympathomimetic drug that acts by inhibiting the enzyme cholinesterase. It is used mainly to…

The surgical repair or replacement of damaged tissue. Surgical reconstruction to restore lost tissue.  

The branch of medicine dealing with babies in the first few weeks of life. That branch of medicine concerned with the newborn, specifically the diagnosis and treatment of neonates. The branch of pediatric medicine that focuses on the care of neonates, babies from birth to 4 weeks of age, and treatment of their disorders. Areas…

A set of tests performed on babies soon after birth so that any problems can be treated immediately.  

Softening or rotting of fetal tissue after the fetus has died in the uterus and has remained in the amniotic fluid.  

The number of babies who die soon after birth, shown per thousand babies born.  

A drug used externally to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic drug used orally to treat intestinal infections and topically to treat eye and skin infections. Adverse effects include gastrointestinal upsets, danger of superinfection, and, with prolonged use, damage to ears and kidneys. An antibiotic used to treat infections caused by a wide range of bacteria, mainly…