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premenstrual syndrome
premenstrual syndrome (PMS), any of various symptoms experienced by women of childbearing age in the days immediately preceding menstruation . It is most common in women in their twenties and thirties. Some 70%-90% of menstruating women are said to have PMS on a cyclical basis. There are over 150... Read more |
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releve
relevé In phytosociology, the basic field unit recorded. The area should be uniform in floristic composition, and of uniform relief and soil type. The unit size varies with the type of community, but at least should embrace the minimal area. Site and soil data, as well as vegetation form,... Read more |
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neuralgia
neuralgia , acute paroxysmal pain along a peripheral sensory nerve. Unlike neuritis , there is no inflammation or degeneration of nerve tissue. Neuralgia occurs commonly in the area of the facial, or trigeminal, nerve and brings attacks of excruciating pain at varying intervals. Often no cause can... Read more |
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Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy Definition Encephalopathy is a condition characterized by altered brain function and structure. It is caused by diffuse brain disease. Description Encephalopathy may be caused by advanced and severe disease states, infections, or as a result of taking certain medications. The... Read more |
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Martyrdom
Martyrdom BIBLIOGRAPHY Martyrdom is defined as voluntary death for a cause, often for a religious purpose or as the result of persecution. The terminology of martyrdom varies from region to region. The term martyr comes from the Greek martur, which means “witness, Read more |
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Polymyositis
Polymyositis Definition Polymyositis (PM) is an inflammatory muscle disease with an unknown cause. The disease has a gradual onset and generally begins in the second decade of life and, thus, it rarely affects persons under the age of 18. It causes muscles to exhibit varying degrees of decreased... Read more |
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metalpoint
metalpoint. Method of drawing using a small metal-tipped rod on paper or other material that has been coated with a special ground. This coating is slightly granular, causing a trace of the metal to rub off on it. The metal may be copper, gold, lead, or (most commonly) silver, which gives an... Read more |
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Nystagmus
Nystagmus Definition Nystagmus is a condition in which there is involuntary and rhythmic movement or oscillation of the eye. It is often caused by an underlying ocular or neurological disorder. Description The eye movements associated with nystagmus are varied. They can be ... Read more |
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record player
record player or phonograph, device for reproducing sound that has been recorded as a spiral, undulating groove on a disk. This disk is known as a phonograph record, or simply a record (see sound recording ). In using a record player, a record is placed on the player's motor-driven turntable,... Read more |
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marijuana
marijuana or marihuana, drug obtained from the flowering tops, stems, and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa (see hemp ) or C. indica; the latter species can withstand colder climates. It is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world, following only caffeine , nicotine , and... Read more |
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Lasers aren't magic wands
...perfect route to relief for whatever ails...acne scars, painful hemorrhoids or an unwanted tattoo...through tissue and cause blood to clot at...scars, but results vary. Many dermatologists consider older methods, such as dermabrasion... |
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10 novel remedies
...Fold and Hold Method Begin by "folding...and remedies - vary per individual...following for rapid relief * Run comfortably...Bruising: For fast relief, apply ice directly...because it can cause a rash; and call...long-lasting ... |
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Colorectal Cancer: Prevention And Screening.
...Discuss screening methods and guidelines...fourth leading cause of cancer in...most effective method of treating CRC...Symptoms of CRC may vary according to...cancers usually cause iron deficiency...that usually causes the ... |