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Genetics reference Oncology

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the…

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Health topic Oncology

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. Your colon and rectum are part of your digestive system: • Your colon is the first and longest part of your large intestine. It absorbs water and some…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

A heterogeneous aggregate of at least three distinct histological types of lung cancer, including SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA; ADENOCARCINOMA; and LARGE CELL CARCINOMA. They are dealt with collectively because of their shared treatment…

Drug label Mental health & neurology

Duloxetine drug label

Duloxetine label record for duloxetine. The label lists HAWAII REPACK, INC. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the…

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

pertussis

Human disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Wikidata entity Q134859; linked MeSH descriptor D014917. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Aniridia

Aniridia is an eye disorder that is characterized by a complete or partial absence of the colored part of the eye (the iris). Aniridia is typically present from birth (congenital) and affects both eyes. The pupils may also be abnormal…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Corneal Disorders

Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact…

Drug label Pain & musculoskeletal

Ibuprofen drug label

Ibuprofen label record for ibuprofen. The label lists Lidl US LLC as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the complete…

Medical entity reference Skin & connective tissue

acanthosis nigricans

Skin condition. Wikidata entity Q415833; linked MeSH descriptor D000052. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall…

Medical terminology Urology & reproductive health

Bacteriuria

The presence of bacteria in the urine which is normally bacteria-free. These bacteria are from the URINARY TRACT and are not contaminants of the surrounding tissues. Bacteriuria can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Significant…

Drug label Respiratory & allergy

Claritin — Loratadine drug label

Claritin label record for loratadine. The label lists Select Consumer Group as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the…

Medical entity reference Urology & reproductive health

infection in pregnancy

Becoming infected with a disease while pregnant. Wikidata entity Q18211561; linked MeSH descriptor D011251. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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