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An eruption of itching wheals, collquially called hives, usually of systemic origin; it may be due to a state of hypersensitivity to foods or drugs, foci of infection, physical agents (h
v vomiting
The ejection of matter from the stomach in retrograde fashion through the esophagus and mouth. Syn: emesis (1) , vomition, vomitus (1) WebMD
a hernia in which bowel or omentum protrudes through the abdominal wall under the skin at the umbilicus. See also: omphalocele Syn: exomphalos (2) , exumbilication (2)
Inflammation of the urethra. [ureth- + G. -itis, inflammation] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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A specific disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the tubercle bacillus, which can affect almost any tissue or organ of the body, the most common site of the diseas
A technique that measures immittance of the middle ear at various levels of air pressure; helpful in the diagnosis of middle ear effusion, eustachian tube function, and otitis media.
Thermal burns occur when hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, or flames come in contact with your skin. [] WebMD Definition
a tic disorder appearing in childhood, characterized by multiple motor tics and vocal tics present for longer than 1 year. Obsessive-compulsive behavior, attention-deficit disorder, and
A naturally occurring substance with multiple properties including the ability to cause vomiting (emesis). [] WebMD Definition
v tetanus
A disease marked by painful tonic muscular contractions, caused by the neurotropic toxin (tetanospasmin) of Clostridium tetani acting on the central nervous system. Cf.: lockjaw, trismu
the sudden death of an apparently healthy infant that remains unexplained after all known possible causes have been ruled out through autopsy, death scene investigation, and review of th
v sunburn
Erythema with or without blistering caused by exposure to critical amounts of ultraviolet light, usually within the range of 260?320 nm in sunlight (UVB). Syn: erythema s
an intraretinal hemorrhage seen in sickle cell retinopathy; the appearance of an orbital lymphoid tumor as seen in the subconjunctival space; a comm
hyperproliferation of immature capillary vessels, usually on the head and neck, present at birth or within the first 2?3 months postnatally, which commonly regresses without scar format
v rhinitis
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. Syn: nasal catarrh [rhin- + G. -itis, inflammation] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's
v rubella
An acute but mild exanthematous disease caused by rubella virus (Rubivirus family Togaviridae), with enlargement of lymph nodes, but usually with little fever or constitutional reaction;
Inflammation of the renal parenchyma, calyces, and pelvis, particularly due to local bacterial infection. [pyelo- + G. nephros, kidney, + -itis, inflammation]
an acquired encephalopathy of young children that follows an acute febrile illness, usually influenza or varicella infection; characterized by recurrent vomiting, agitation, and lethargy
An inflammatory process involving the gray matter of the spinal cord. [polio- + G. myelos, marrow, + -itis, inflammation] WebMD Medical Refe
v puberty
Sequence of events by which a child becomes a young adult, characterized by the beginning of gonadotropin secretion, gametogenesis, secretion of gonadal hormones, development of secondar
An acute infectious inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi caused by Bordetella pertussis; characterized by recurrent bouts of spasmodic coughing that continues until the breat
Instrument used to test the eardrum; it blows a puff of air into the ear. [] WebMD Definition
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The medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of children in health and disease during development from birth through adolescence. [G. pais (paid-), child,
Device made to keep people afloat. [] WebMD Definition
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Injuries caused by trauma to soft tissue like muscles, ligaments, or tendons. [] WebMD Definition
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