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Keyhole surgery
Surgery performed using an endoscope and small incisions rather than one large incision. Also known as minimally invasive surgery. Surgery carried out by inserting tiny surgical instruments through an endoscope.
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Inoculation
Administration of a vaccine in order to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies and, hence, immunity to disease. An injection of any biological substance intended to confer protection against disease. The action of inoculating someone. Process of deliberately injecting substance into the body to produce or increase immunity to the disease associated with the…
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Infectious mononucleosis
Viral infection that causes swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat. Also called glandular fever. A system disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and sore throat. Recovery may be slow, taking several weeks or months. An infectious disease where the body has an excessive number of white blood…
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Homologue
Any organ that is similar to another organ, for example, the hands and feet. One pair of morphologically and genetically identical chromosomes. An organ or part common to a number of species.
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Herpes infections
A group of viruses responsible for cold sores, chicken pox, shingles, and genital sores.
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Hepatitis infections
Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by one of the hepatitis viruses.
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Hay fever
Runny nose and cold like symptoms owing to pollen allergy. Type of allergic rhinitis, with symptoms of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and watery eyes, that occurs seasonally on exposure to pollen. Antihistamines are frequently used to alleviate the symptoms; if the specific allergen can be identified, desensitization may be possible. Also called pollinosis. A…
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Gynecologist
A specialist in the diseases of the female reproductive system. A physician specializing in the treatment of the health problems of the female sexual and reproductive organs, gynecology. A physician who specializes in providing medical and surgical care relating to women’s reproductive system, often working as an obstetrician-gynecologist. A physician who practices gynecology. A physician…
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Greenstick fracture
A partial fracture of a child’s bone, which, because the bone is so pliable, splits rather than breaks. An incomplete fracture causing partial disruption and bending of the bone, fracture. A type of fracture occurring in children, where a long bone bends, but is not completely broken. A type of fracture common in young children,…
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German measles
A viral infection. Also called rubella. A usually mild infectious viral disease seen mainly in children and young adults. Major symptoms are a red body rash, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and mild fever. The disease is dangerous if contracted by a woman during early pregnancy, since it may cause severe congenital defects in…
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