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Genetics reference Oncology

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that usually develops in early childhood, typically before the age of 5. This form of cancer develops in the retina, which is the specialized light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye…

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Health topic Oncology

Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Pneumonia, Aspiration

A type of lung inflammation resulting from the aspiration of food, liquid, or gastric contents into the upper RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Drug label Mental health & neurology

Lexapro — Escitalopram drug label

Lexapro label record for escitalopram. The label lists Allergan, Inc. as labeler/manufacturer. Route: oral. Includes selected complete prescribing-information sections from openFDA; consult the linked original label for the complete…

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

lung small cell carcinoma

Lung carcinoma that has material basis in primitive-appearing cells that are smaller than normal cells. Wikidata entity Q19000544; linked MeSH descriptor D055752. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy is a hereditary disorder that can cause vision loss that worsens over time. This condition affects the retina, the specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. In people with…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision. You need central vision to see objects clearly and…

Medical terminology Skin & connective tissue

Candidiasis, Cutaneous

Candidiasis of the skin manifested as eczema-like lesions of the interdigital spaces, perleche, or chronic paronychia. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Drug label Pain & musculoskeletal

Meloxicam drug label

Meloxicam label record for meloxicam. 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 complete…

Literature reference Respiratory Medicine

Bronchiectasis.

Bibliographic record: Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) (2023 Sep). PMID 37778637. DOI 10.1016/j.lpm.2023.104174.

Medical entity reference Skin & connective tissue

pectus carinatum

Congenital deformity of the chest. Wikidata entity Q164218; linked MeSH descriptor D066166. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease. This condition causes scar tissue (fibrosis) to build up in the lungs, which makes the lungs unable to transport oxygen into the bloodstream effectively. The…

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Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep…

Medical terminology Urology & reproductive health

Gynatresia

Absence of a normal opening in the lumen of the female genital tract, from the FALLOPIAN TUBES to the VAGINA. This anomaly may be congenital or acquired due to injuries, diseases, or TISSUE ADHESIONS.

Medical entity reference Urology & reproductive health

HIV wasting syndrome

Human disease. Wikidata entity Q2552225; linked MeSH descriptor D019247. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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