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		<title>Aeromonas hydrophila</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeromonas hydrophila: a type of bacteria commonly found in freshwater or brackish water and in some fish and shellfish. It may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting in some individuals if swallowed. It is more likely to cause intestinal symptoms in people with a suppressed immune system, such as people with cancer or those who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mammogram</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mammogram: An X-ray of the breast that is taken with a device that compresses and flattens the breast. A mammogram can help a health professional decide whether a lump in the breast is a gland, a harmless cyst, or a tumor. A mammogram can cause pressure, discomfort, and some soreness that lasts for a little [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Erectile dysfunction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erectile dysfunction: A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Commonly known as impotence. Medically, the term erectile dysfunction is used to properly differentiate this form of impotence from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as disease, injury, drug side effects, or a disorder that impairs the nerve supply or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fisher&#8217;s exact test</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fisher&#8217;s exact test: A statistical test of independence much used in medical research. It tests the independence of rows and columns in a 2 X 2 contingency table (with 2 horizontal rows crossing 2 vertical columns creating 4 places for data) based on the exact sampling distribution of the observed frequencies. Hence it is an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dopamine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dopamine: An important neurotransmitter (messenger) in the brain. Dopamine is classified as a catecholamine (a class of molecules that serve as neurotransmitters and hormones). It is a monoamine (a compound containing nitrogen formed from ammonia by replacement of one or more of the hydrogen atoms by hydrocarbon radicals). Dopamine is a precursor (forerunner) of adrenaline [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD): A degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder. It affects about one person in every one million people per year worldwide; in the United States there are about 200 cases per year. CJD usually appears in later life and runs a rapid course. Typically, onset of symptoms occurs about age 60, and about 90% [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brachytherapy, coronary artery</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brachytherapy, coronary artery Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spinal muscular atrophy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spinal muscular atrophy: A genetic disease characterized by progressive loss of lower motor neurons (anterior horn cells) in the spinal cord, resulting in symmetric muscle weakness and atrophy. The onset of the progressive muscle weakness ranges greatly in age from before birth to adulthood. The muscle weakness is progressive. Molecular genetics studies have disclosed that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tourette syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tourette syndrome: A tic disorder characterized by the presence of chronic vocal and motor tics, probably based on differences in or damage to the basal ganglia of the brain. Tourette syndrome usually emerges between the ages of 6 and 18 and is somewhat more common in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plague</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plague: The plague is an infectious disease due to a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Y. pestis mainly infects rats and other rodents. Rodents are the prime reservoir for the bacteria. Fleas function as the prime vectors carrying the bacteria from one species to another. The fleas bite the rodents infected with Y. pestis and then [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brain cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brain cancer: Cancer of the central information processing center of the body. Tumors in the brain can be malignant or benign, and can occur at any age. Only malignant tumors are cancerous. Primary brain tumors cancer initially forms in the brain tissue. Secondary brain tumors cancers are cancers that have spread to the brain tissue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prophylaxis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prophylaxis: The prevention of disease. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Adenocarcinoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adenocarcinoma: A cancer that develops in the lining or inner surface of an organ and usually has glandular (secretory) properties. More than 95 percent of prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Crohn&#8217;s disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crohn&#8217;s disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect other parts of the digestive system as well. It is named for Burrill Crohn, the American gastroenterologist who first described the disease in 1932. Crohn disease is usually diagnosed in persons in their teens or twenties, but can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hyperdontia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hyperdontia: the presence of extra (supernumerary) teeth. Hyperdontia can be associated with developmental abnormalities such as cleft lip and/or palate, Gardner syndrome, and cleidocranial dysplasia. Hyperdontia may lead to problems with alignment of the bite (malocclusion) and the formation of dentigerous cysts. Extra teeth may also become impacted and lead to damage to the root [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intensity modulated radiation therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intensity modulated radiation therapy: IMRT. A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to match radiation to the size and shape of a tumor. In IMRT, thousands of tiny radiation beamlets enter the body from many angles and intersect the tumor. Since the intensity of each beamlet can be controlled, the radiation dose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prosopagnosia (face blindness)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prosopagnosia (face blindness): a neurological disorder characterized by an inability to recognize faces. Prosopagnosia is also known as face blindness or facial agnosia and varies in severity among affected individuals. It is believed to arise from damage to an area of the brain known as the right fusiform gyrus. This damage can be caused by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Salmonella</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salmonella: A group of bacteria that cause typhoid fever and a number of other illnesses, including food poisoning, gastroenteritis and enteric fever from contaminated food products. Named for the American pathologist Daniel Salmon (1850-1914). See: Salmonellosis. For more information, please read MedicineNet&#8217;s Salmonella article. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Progressive supranuclear palsy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Progressive supranuclear palsy: A neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many areas of the brain, leading to serious and permanent problems with the control of gait and balance. The most obvious sign of the disease is an inability to aim the eyes properly, which occurs because of damage in the area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pertussis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pertussis: Whooping cough, a communicable, potentially deadly illness characterized by fits of coughing followed by a noisy, &#8220;whooping&#8221; indrawn breath. It is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. The illness is most likely to affect young children, but sometimes appears in teenagers and adults, even those who have been previously immunized. Immunization with DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Atherosclerotic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Atherosclerotic: Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries from fat deposits on their inner lining. Atherosclerotic heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Anemia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin. Anemia diminishes the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen. Patients with anemia may feel tired, fatigue easily, appear pale, develop palpitations, and become short of breath. Children with chronic anemia are prone to infections and learning problems. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): A classic motor neuron disease. Motor neuron diseases are progressive chronic diseases of the nerves that come from the spinal cord responsible for supplying electrical stimulation to the muscles. This stimulation is necessary for the movement of body parts. LOU GEHRIG&#8217;S DISEASE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is quite a mouthful. The disease [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treacher Collins syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treacher Collins syndrome: a genetic condition that results in a disorder of development of the bones and muscles of the face. The condition affects 1 out of about every 50,000 people and is due to a mutation in a gene known as TCOF1. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning that a person [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ringworm (tinea)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ringworm (tinea): Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin previously thought to be due to a parasite (worm). The medical term for ringworm is tinea. The skin infections are sometimes characterized by round lesions in the upper layers of the skin. Fungi that cause ringworm are known as dermatophytes. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turgor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turgor: The degree of elasticity of skin, sometimes referred to as skin turgor. The assessment of skin turgor is used clinically to determine the extent of dehydration, or fluid loss, in the body. The measurement is done by pinching up a portion of skin (often on the back of the hand) between two fingers so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Myocardial infarction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Myocardial infarction: A heart attack. Abbreviated MI. The term &#8220;myocardial infarction&#8221; focuses on the myocardium (the heart muscle) and the changes that occur in it due to the sudden deprivation of circulating blood. The main change is necrosis (death) of myocardial tissue. The word &#8220;infarction&#8221; comes from the Latin &#8220;infarcire&#8221; meaning &#8220;to plug up or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dystonia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dystonia: Involuntary movements and prolonged muscle contraction that result in twisting body motions, tremors, and abnormal posture. These movements may involve the entire body or only an isolated area. Dystonia can be inherited, may occur sporadically without any genetic pattern, may be associated with medications (particularly antipsychotic drugs), or may be a symptom of certain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acute epiglottitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acute epiglottitis: A rapidly progressive infection causing inflammation of the epiglottis (the flap that covers the trachea) and tissues around the epiglottis that may lead to abrupt blockage of the upper airway and death. The infection is usually caused by bacteria. The inflamed epiglottis mechanically obstructs the airway and impairs the breathing process. The onset [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stevens-Johnson syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stevens-Johnson syndrome: A serious systemic (bodywide) allergic reaction with a characteristic rash involving the skin and mucous membranes, including the buccal mucosa (inside of the mouth), conjunctiva, and genital areas. Abbreviated SJS. The disease is due to a hypersensitive (allergic) reaction to one of a number of immunologic stimuli including drugs and infectious agents. Complications [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lucid dreaming</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lucid dreaming: The process of being aware that one is dreaming. Some researchers believe that in lucid dreaming, the individual may be able to change the outcome of the dream or control their degree of participation in the imaginary (dream) environment. Lucid dreams have been described as arising from either the sleeping or waking state. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flare</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Sometimes referred to as a flare-up, a flare occurs when symptoms of a disease that has been present for a time suddenly worsen. A flare is a transient worsening in severity of a disease or condition that eventually subsides or lessens. For example, in many arthritis conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aphasia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aphasia: Literally, no speech. Aphasia may also be used to describe defects in spoken expression or comprehension of speech. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Bell&#8217;s palsy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bell&#8217;s palsy: Paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the face (the seventh cranial nerve, or facial nerve). Bell&#8217;s palsy often starts suddenly. The cause may be a viral infection. Treatment includes protecting the eye on the affected side from dryness during sleep. Massage of affected muscles can reduce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Degenerative joint disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Degenerative joint disease: Also known as osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting usually the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arrhythmia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrhythmia: An abnormal heart rhythm. In an arrhythmia the heartbeats may be too slow, too rapid, too irregular, or too early. Rapid arrhythmias (greater than 100 beats per minute) are called tachycardias. Slow arrhythmias (slower than 60 beats per minute) are called bradycardias. Irregular heart rhythms are called fibrillations (as in atrial fibrillation and ventricular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adrenaline</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adrenaline: A stress hormone produced within the adrenal gland that quickens the heart beat, strengthens the force of the heart&#8217;s contraction, and opens up the bronchioles in the lungs, among other effects. The secretion of adrenaline is part of the human &#8216;fight or flight&#8217; response to fear, panic, or perceived threat. Also known as epinephrine. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Altitude sickness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Altitude sickness: Altitude sickness (or altitude illness) is a disorder caused by being at high altitude. It more commonly occurs above 8,000 feet (2,440 meters). The cause of altitude illness is a matter of oxygen physiology. At sea level the concentration of oxygen is about 21% and the barometric pressure averages 760 mmHg. As altitude [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): Formerly known as hyaline membrane disease, a syndrome of respiratory difficulty in newborn infants caused by a deficiency of a molecule called surfactant. RDS almost always occurs in newborns born before 37 weeks of gestation. The more premature the baby is, the greater is the chance of developing RDS. RDS is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cushing syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cushing syndrome: The constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing syndrome is an extremely complex hormonal condition that involves many areas of the body. Common symptoms are thinning of the skin, weakness, weight gain, bruising, hypertension, diabetes, thin weak bones (osteoporosis), facial puffiness and, in women, cessation of menstrual [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Estrogen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Estrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts, by the adrenal cortex, placenta, and male testes. Estrogen helps control and guide sexual development, including the physical changes associated with puberty. It also influences the course of ovulation in the monthly menstrual cycle, lactation after pregnancy, aspects of mood, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): An antiestrogen (a drug that blocks the effects of estrogen) which competes with estrogen for binding sites in target tissues such as breast. Tamoxifen has been widely publicized. It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat breast cancer and help prevent it in women at high risk for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Albinism, oculocutaneous</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Albinism, oculocutaneous: An hereditary disorder characterized by deficiency of the pigment melanin in the eyes, skin and hair. The lack of eye pigment causes photophobia (sensitivity to light), nystagmus, and decreased visual acuity. Oculocutaneous albinism is conventionally classified as to whether it is tyrosinase-negative or tyrosinase-positive. In the tyrosinase-negative class, there is absence of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR): A disorder of the muscles and joints of older persons characterized by pain and stiffness, affecting both sides of the body, and involving the shoulders, arms, neck, and buttock areas. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Ankylosing spondylitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ankylosing spondylitis: A type of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. Over time, chronic spinal inflammation (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process called ankylosis. Ankylosis causes total [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clostridium difficile</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clostridium difficile: A bacterium that is one of the most common causes of infection of the large bowel (colon). In technical terms, Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is an obligate anaerobic or microaerophilic, gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacillus. C. difficile is now recognized as the chief cause of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) diarrhea in the US and Europe. Recognition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heterochromia iridis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heterochromia iridis: A difference of color between the iris of one eye and the other. (A person with one brown and one blue eye has heterochromia iridis.) Also, a difference in color within an iris (sectoral heterochromia iridis). MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Melanoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Melanoma: The most dangerous form of skin cancer, a malignancy of the melanocyte, the cell that produces pigment in the skin. Melanoma is most common in people with fair skin, but can occur in people with all skin colors. Most melanomas present as a dark, mole-like spot that spreads and, unlike a mole, has an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MRSA infection</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MRSA infection: Frequently used abbreviation for: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Kawasaki disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kawasaki disease: A disease that has nothing to do with the motor bike of the same name but is a syndrome of unknown origin that mainly affects young children, causing fever, reddening of the eyes (conjunctivitis), lips and mucous membranes of the mouth, ulcerative gum disease (gingivitis), swollen glands in the neck (cervical lymphadenopathy) and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anticholinergic</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anticholinergic: The action of certain medications that inhibit the transmission of parasympathetic nerve impulses and thereby reduce spasms of smooth muscle (such as that, for example, in the bladder). MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Methotrexate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Methotrexate: A drug that acts as an antimetabolite and specifically as a folic acid antagonist that inhibits the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein. Methotrexate (MTX) is used to treat diseases associated with abnormally rapid cell growth such as certain tumors and psoriasis. Tumors treated with MTX include acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), acute myelocytic leukemia [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7-keto-DHEA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7-keto-DHEA: a by-product of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) that is formed by the adrenal glands. Some people report taking 7-keto-DHEA as a dietary supplement to enhance weight loss, but its effects in this area have not been proven. It is not converted to steroid hormones such as androgen and estrogen and does not increase steroid [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gonorrhea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gonorrhea: A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea. Although gonorrhea is known primarily as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is not exclusively so, but can also be transmitted to the newborn during the birthing process. Contrary to popular belief, gonorrhea cannot be transmitted from toilet seats or door handles. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Methemoglobinemia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Methemoglobinemia: The presence in the blood of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that is useless for carrying oxygen and delivering it to tissues throughout the human body. Since hemoglobin is the key carrier of oxygen in the blood, its replacement by methemoglobin can cause cyanosis (a slate gray-blueness) due to lack of oxygen. A small [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ectopia cordis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ectopia cordis: A type of birth defect characterized by abnormal location of the heart. In ectopia cordis, the heart usually protrudes outside the chest. Ectopia cordis is an extremely rare condition that occurs due to a defect in the wall of the chest and may be associated with other birth defects and abnormalities. Ectopia cordis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spanish flu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spanish flu: A pandemic of influenza A (H1N1) in 1918-19 that caused the highest number of known flu deaths. More than 500,000 people died in the United States, and 20 million to 50 million people may have died worldwide. Many people died within the first few days after infection and others died of complications soon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nodding syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nodding syndrome: A mysterious disease of children that causes seizures, growth retardation (stunted growth), mental retardation and often, but not invariably, death. Some children with the syndrome appear to recover. Head nodding while eating is the first symptom. So far the disease has only been seen in South Sudan. The cause is currently unknown. Neurological [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bulimia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bulimia: Also called bulimia nervosa. An eating disorder characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating (binge-eating) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise. The insatiable appetite of bulimia is often interrupted by periods of anorexia. Like anorexia, bulimia is generally thought to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Measles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Measles: An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia, encephalitis (which can cause convulsions, mental retardation, and even death), the sudden onset of low blood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emergency contraception</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emergency contraception: The prevention of pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse. Emergency contraception may use drugs related to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These &#8220;morning-after pill&#8221; are similar to birth control pills but generally contain higher hormone doses. Another form of emergency contraception uses an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted by a physician within 5 days [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spinal stenosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spinal stenosis: Narrowing of the spaces in the spine, resulting in compression of the nerve roots or spinal cord by bony spurs or soft tissues, such as disks, in the spinal canal. This occurs most often in the lumbar spine (in the low back) but also occurs in the cervical spine (in the neck) and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Urine pH</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Urine pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine. The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H-) concentration. A pH of 7 is neutral. The lower the pH, the more acidic the urine. A variety of factors affect urine pH including what is ingested, vomiting, diarrhea, lung function, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interleukin-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interleukin-1: A protein produced by various cells, including macrophages, interleukin-1 raises body temperature, spurs the production of interferon, and stimulates growth of disease-fighting cells, among other functions. Abbreviated IL-1. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Eclosion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eclosion: The emergence of an adult insect from its pupal case, or the hatching of an insect larva from an egg. From the French eclosion, from eclore, to open. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Norovirus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Norovirus: A group of viruses that are a common cause of food poisoning and acute gastroenteritis (&#8220;stomach flu&#8221;) that can strike quickly with force and make a person feel very sick but which typically resolves within 2-3 days. The characteristic symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. The diarrhea is not bloody. Fever, if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decubitus ulcer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decubitus ulcer: A bed sore, a skin ulcer that comes from lying in one position too long so that the circulation in the skin is compromised by the pressure, particularly over a bony prominence such as the sacrum (sacral decubitus). The Latin &#8220;decubitus&#8221; (meaning lying down) is related to &#8220;cubitum&#8221; (the elbow) reflecting the fact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Perichondrium</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perichondrium: A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all cartilage, except the cartilage in joints which is covered by a synovial membrane. Peri- is a prefix borrowed from the Greek meaning &#8220;around or about&#8221; and &#8220;-chondrium&#8221; also comes from a Greek word &#8220;chondros&#8221; meaning &#8220;cartilage or gristle.&#8221; MedTerms (TM) is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Basal cell carcinoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Basal cell carcinoma: The most common type of skin cancer, a disease in which the cancer cells resemble the basal cells of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Basal cell carcinomas usually appear as the classic &#8220;sore that doesn&#8217;t heal.&#8221; A bleeding or scabbing sore that seems to get somewhat better, then recurs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dyspepsia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dyspepsia: Dyspepsia refers to a condition (disease) in which there are upper abdominal symptoms which may include upper abdominal pain, bloating (a feeling of abdominal fullness without objective abdominal distention), early satiety (a feeling of unusual fullness with very little intake of food), nausea, or belching. The symptoms often are provoked by eating. Dyspepsia is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acid reflux</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acid reflux: A common condition and an abnormal one in which acid in the stomach rises up into the esophagus. This occurs because the valve separating the contents of the stomach from the esophagus does not function properly. See also: GERD. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Necrotizing fasciitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Necrotizing fasciitis: A dangerous infection of soft-tissue that starts in the subcutaneous tissue (just below the skin) and spreads along the flat layers of fibrous tissue that separate different layers of tissue (fascial planes). It most commonly occurs in the arms, legs and abdominal wall. The death rate is up to 40%. Necrotizing fasciitis can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keratoconus</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keratoconus: Cone-shaped cornea with the apex of the cone being forward. Also called conical cornea. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Aarskog-Scott syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aarskog-Scott syndrome: A syndrome of wide spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism), front-facing (anteverted) nostrils, a broad upper lip, a malformed (&#8220;saddle-bag&#8221;) scrotum, and laxity of the ligaments resulting in bending back of the knees (genu recurvatum), flat feet, and overly extensible fingers. There are X-linked and autosomal forms of the disease. The gene for the X-linked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legionnaire disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legionnaire disease: A disease due to the bacteria Legionella pneumophila found in plumbing, shower heads and water-storage tanks. Outbreaks of Legionella pneumonia have been attributed to evaporative condensers and cooling towers. The bacteria thrives in the mist sprayed from air-conditioning ducts and so it can infest an entire building or airplane. Travelers are especially vulnerable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Goiter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goiter: Enlargement of the thyroid gland. A goiter is not cancerous. It is simply a thyroid gland that is bigger than usual. A goiter can be associated with levels of thyroid hormone that are normal (euthyroid), too high (hyperthyroid) or too low (hypothyroid). MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medical profession</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical profession: A vocation characterized by a specialized body of knowledge of medicine that its members must teach and expand, by a code of ethics and a duty of service that put patient care above self-interest, and by the privilege of self-regulation granted by society. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Campomelic dysplasia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Campomelic dysplasia: A severe birth defect that affects the formation of the bones, genital organs, and facial features. The name &#34;campomelic&#34; comes from the Greek words meaning &#34;bent limb.&#34; Physical features of the condition typically include bowing of the long bones of the legs and sometimes the arms, characteristic dimpling of the skin over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parasitic</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a parasite by taking nourishment from another. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Arrayed library</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrayed library: In genetics, an arrayed library consists of (in technical terms) individual primary recombinant clones which are hosted in phage, cosmid, YAC, or another vector that have been placed in two- dimensional arrays in microtiter dishes (plastic dishes with an orderly array of tiny wells). Each primary clone can be identified by the identity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cold, June</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cold, June: A popular term for hay fever. Although the symptoms of a &#8220;June cold&#8221; may be quite similar to those of a real cold, the term &#8220;June cold&#8221; is a misnomer. Unlike a real cold, it is not caused by a virus, but by allergy. It is therefore also known as allergic rhinitis, a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>de Musset sign</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[de Musset sign: Rhythmic nodding or bobbing of the head in synchrony with the heart beat, a sign of aortic insufficiency &#8211;incompetence of the aortic valve with aortic regurgitation. The causes include syphilitic aortitis, rheumatic fever, and aortic aneurysm. Named after the French Romantic poet and playwright Alfred de Musset (1810-1857). MedTerms (TM) is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hem-onc</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hem-onc: Short for Hematology-oncology. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Necrosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Necrosis: The death of living cells or tissues. Necrosis can be due, for example, to ischemia (lack of blood flow). From the Greek &#8220;nekros&#8221; (dead body). MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>MAO inhibitor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MAO inhibitor: Monoamine oxidase inhibitor. One of a potent class of medications used to treat depression. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Labial herpes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Labial herpes: A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over. The favorite locations are on the lips (the labia), chin or cheeks and in the nostrils. Less frequented sites are the gums or roof of the mouth (the palate). Labial herpes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Juxtavesicular</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Juxtavesicular: Near the bladder. From juxta-, meaning near, nearby, or close + vesicular, referring to the bladder (the vesicle). MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Keloid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keloid: A scar that doesn&#8217;t know when to stop. When the skin is injured, cells grow back to fill in the gap. Somehow, they normally &#8220;know&#8221; when the scar tissue is level with the skin, at which point the cells stop multiplying. When the cells keep on reproducing, the result is a what is called [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Infant water requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Infant water requirements: Water is an important part of a baby&#8217;s diet because water makes up a large proportion of the baby&#8217;s body. When properly prepared, all infant formulas are approximately 85% water. Infant formulas are available in three forms: liquid ready-to-use, liquid concentrate, and powder concentrate. Liquid ready-to-use formulas do not require the addition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hemorrhage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. The patient may have an internal hemorrhage that is invisible or an external hemorrhage that is visible on the outside of the body. Bleeding into the spleen or liver is internal hemorrhage. Bleeding from a cut on the face is an external hemorrhage. The term &#8220;hemorrhagic&#8221; comes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fart: This is not an accepted medical word for passing gas. Excess gas in the intestinal is medically termed &#8220;flatulence.&#8221; (But what is excess gas is difficult to define since symptom-free individuals have recorded approximately 14 passages of gas per 24 hours!) The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), in its inimitable way, notes that the word [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Glycemic index</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glycemic index: An indicator of the ability of different types of foods that contain carbohydrate to raise the blood glucose levels within 2 hours. Foods containing carbohydrates that break down most quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic index. Also called the dietary glycemic index. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Efferent nerve</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Efferent nerve: A nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite of an afferent nerves that carries impulses toward the CNS. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>daw</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[daw: Abbreviation meaning &#8220;dispense as written.&#8221; One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of terms that have traditionally been used in prescriptions. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Caesarian section</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caesarian section: Also referred to as a C-section. A procedure in which a baby, rather than being born vaginally, is surgically extracted (removed) from the uterus. As the name &#8220;Caesarian&#8221; suggests, this is not exactly a new procedure. It was done in ancient civilizations upon the death of a pregnant woman who was near full [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kegel exercises</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kegel exercises: Exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the female pelvis. Kegel exercises may be recommended for treatment of an incompetent cervix, vaginal looseness after pregnancy and delivery, or urinary incontinence. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Genital herpes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genital herpes: A viral infection transmitted through intimate contact with the moist mucous linings of the genitals. This contact can involve the mouth, the vagina or the genital skin. The herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) enters the mucous membranes through microscopic tears. Once inside the body, HSV-2 travels to nerve roots near the spinal cord [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vaginal discharge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge is a fluid produced by glands in the vaginal wall and cervix that drains from the opening of the vagina. The amount and appearance of normal vaginal discharge varies throughout the menstrual cycle. An increase in the amount of vaginal discharge, an abnormal odor or consistency of the fluid, or pain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Barr body</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barr body: A microscopic feature of female cells due to the presence of two X chromosomes in the female. One of these X chromosomes is inactive and is crumpled up to form the Barr body. MedTerms (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of MedicineNet.com.We Bring Doctors&#8217; Knowledge To You]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric emptying study</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric emptying study: A gastric emptying study evaluates the emptying of food from the stomach. For a gastric emptying study, a patient eats a meal in which the solid food, liquid food or both are mixed with a small amount of radioactive material. A scanner (acting like a Geiger counter) is placed over the stomach [...]]]></description>
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