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Genetics reference Neurology

Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability (cognition). Adult-onset Huntington's disease, the most common form of this disorder, usually…

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Health topic Neurology

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a type of movement disorder. It happens when nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of a brain chemical called dopamine. Sometimes it is genetic, but most cases do not seem to run in families.…

Medical terminology Ophthalmology

Keratitis, Herpetic

A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science,…

Drug label Infectious diseases

Diflucan — Fluconazole drug label

Diflucan label record for fluconazole. The label lists Roerig as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the complete document.

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

enophthalmos

Posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit due to changes in the volume of the orbit (bone) relative to its contents. Wikidata entity Q1343593; linked MeSH descriptor D015841. Includes multilingual names and external…

Genetics reference Oncology

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a common disease that affects men, usually in middle age or later. In this disorder, certain cells in the prostate become abnormal, multiply without control or order, and form a tumor. The prostate is a gland that…

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Health topic Oncology

Prostate Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Prostate cancer begins in the cells of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It lies just below the bladder. It makes fluid that is…

Drug label Mental health & neurology

Effexor Xr — Venlafaxine Hydrochloride drug label

Effexor Xr label record for venlafaxine hydrochloride. The label lists Viatris Specialty LLC as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original…

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

peritonsillar abscess

Pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Wikidata entity Q1586014; linked MeSH descriptor D000039. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Color vision deficiency

Color vision deficiency (sometimes called color blindness) represents a group of conditions that affect the perception of color. Red-green color vision defects are the most common form of color vision deficiency. Affected individuals…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Retinal Disorders

Retinal disorders are conditions that affect the retina, the thin light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. The retina senses light and sends signals to your brain so you can see. Retinal disorders can cause blurred or distorted…

Medical terminology Skin & connective tissue

Trichothiodystrophy Syndromes

Autosomal recessive neuroectodermal disorders characterized by brittle sulfur-deficient hair associated with impaired intellect, decreased fertility, and short stature. It may include nail dystrophy, ICHTHYOSIS, and photosensitivity…

Drug label Pain & musculoskeletal

Imitrex — Sumatriptan drug label

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

Medical entity reference Skin & connective tissue

livedoid dermatitis

Medical condition. Wikidata entity Q1335036; linked MeSH descriptor D065148. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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