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Genetics reference Oncology

Familial adenomatous polyposis

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder that is characterized by a greatly increased risk of cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum (collectively known as colorectal cancer). People with FAP have…

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Health topic Oncology

Ovarian Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and form a tumor. Ovarian cancer is a cancerous tumor that forms in the tissues of an ovary. The ovaries are a pair of female reproductive glands that make…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Bird Fancier's Lung

A form of alveolitis or pneumonitis due to an acquired hypersensitivity to inhaled avian antigens, usually proteins in the dust of bird feathers and droppings.

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

newborn respiratory distress syndrome

Condition of the newborn marked by dyspnea with cyanosis. Wikidata entity Q47519106; linked MeSH descriptor D012127. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Retinitis pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. These disorders affect the retina, which is the layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In people with retinitis pigmentosa,…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Optic Nerve Disorders

The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages. You have one connecting the back of each eye (your retina) to your brain. Damage to an optic nerve can cause vision loss. The type of vision…

Medical terminology Skin & connective tissue

Eczema, Dyshidrotic

A recurrent eczematous reaction characterized by the development of vesicular eruptions on the palms and soles, particularly along the sides and between the digits. It is accompanied by pruritus, a burning sensation, and…

Drug label Pain & musculoskeletal

Topiramate drug label

Topiramate label record for topiramate. 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…

Medical entity reference Skin & connective tissue

gynecomastia

Human disorder, which causes the appearance of breasts in males. Wikidata entity Q339221; linked MeSH descriptor D006177. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a progressive disorder characterized by abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary arterial…

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Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Acute Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus. It can also cause shortness of breath, wheezing, a low fever, and chest tightness. There are…

Medical terminology Urology & reproductive health

Azoospermia

A condition of having no sperm present in the ejaculate (SEMEN).

Medical entity reference Urology & reproductive health

acute kidney injury

Abrupt loss of kidney function that develops within 48 hours. Wikidata entity Q424337; linked MeSH descriptor D058186. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

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