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Genetics reference Dermatology

Harlequin ichthyosis

Harlequin ichthyosis is a severe genetic disorder that affects the skin. Infants with this condition are born prematurely with very hard, thick skin covering most of their bodies. The skin forms large, diamond-shaped plates that are…

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Health topic Dermatology

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disease. Another name for it is acne inversa. It causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin. It often affects areas where the skin rubs together, such as your armpits and…

Medical terminology Endocrinology

Hyperthyroidism

Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE.

Drug label Dermatology

Doxycycline Hyclate drug label

Doxycycline Hyclate label record for doxycycline hyclate. The label lists REMEDYREPACK INC. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original…

Medical entity reference Endocrinology

gigantism

Human disease which causes the body to grow abnormally large. Wikidata entity Q501829; linked MeSH descriptor D005877. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Endocrinology

Congenital hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism is a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) that affects infants from birth (congenital). The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped tissue in the lower neck. It makes…

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Health topic Endocrinology

Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. The cause is long-term exposure to too much cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal gland makes. Sometimes, taking synthetic hormone medicine to treat an inflammatory disease leads to…

Medical terminology Gastroenterology

Gastritis, Atrophic

GASTRITIS with atrophy of the GASTRIC MUCOSA, the GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS, and the mucosal glands leading to ACHLORHYDRIA. Atrophic gastritis usually progresses from chronic gastritis.

Drug label Digestive health

Ondansetron drug label

Ondansetron label record for ondansetron. The label lists REMEDYREPACK INC. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the…

Open-access article Endocrinology

Hypoglycaemia in adrenal insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency encompasses a group of congenital and acquired disorders that lead to inadequate steroid production by the adrenal glands, mainly glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgens. These may be associated with…

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Medical entity reference Gastroenterology

liver neoplasm

Human disease. Wikidata entity Q18558073; linked MeSH descriptor D008113. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Gastroenterology

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a condition that makes it difficult to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and several other dairy products. Lactose is normally broken down by an enzyme called lactase, which is produced by cells in the…

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Health topic Gastroenterology

Peptic Ulcer

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain: • Starts between meals or during the night • Briefly stops…

Medical terminology Immunology & Rheumatology

AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections

Opportunistic infections found in patients who test positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The most common include PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA, Kaposi's sarcoma, cryptosporidiosis, herpes simplex, toxoplasmosis, cryptococcosis,…

Drug label Endocrine & metabolic

Ozempic — Semaglutide drug label

Ozempic label record for semaglutide. The label lists A-S Medication Solutions as labeler/manufacturer. Route: subcutaneous. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label…

Medical entity reference Immunology & Rheumatology

AIDS related disease

Non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder arising as a result of the immunologic defects caused by Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome. Wikidata entity Q28608836; linked MeSH descriptor D017088. Includes multilingual names and external…

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