Medical terms
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Sensitization is an increase in the sensitivity of analyzers under the influence of internal factors. It can also be caused by some physiological reasons
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Melanoma is a malignant tumor arising from cells that produce melanin
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Mediastinotomy - a surgical operation to open the mediastinum; used as an access for operations on the aorta, heart, esophagus, cysts, tumors or abscesses of the mediastinum
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Xanthochromia (xanthochromia; Greek xanthos - yellow + chroma - color, color) - unusual coloration of liquid or tissue in yellow
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Kocher incision - an arcuate incision made in the area of the scapula, designed for its extirpation (complete removal) or resection
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Lymphangiitis [lymphangiitis, lat. lympha - clean water + Greek. angeion - vessel + lat. it (word-image suffix) - inflammatory process; synonyms: lymphangitis, lymphangitis - not recommended; angioleucitis - obsolete] - inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
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Medicinal prescription (praescriptio; synonym: prescription) is a prescription that regulates the quantitative and qualitative composition of the manufactured medicinal product
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Idiocy amaurotic is a name that unites hereditary diseases from the group of storage diseases caused by impaired ganglioside metabolism, characterized by a progressive decrease in vision and intelligence, and transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner
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Pupillary reaction is a name that unites some types of pupillary reflexes, mainly to light, accommodation (when the gaze is shifted from a distant object to a nearby one) and convergence (when the gaze is fixed on an object approaching the bridge of the nose)
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Life test is a name that combines methods for establishing live birth (birth of a child with signs of life) during a forensic examination of a newborn corpse
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Macular degeneration (degeneratio maculae luteae; lat.degenero - degenerate; synonym: macular degeneration) is a name that unites diseases in which degeneratio maculae luteae are noted, limited to the macular zone
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Chest - the bony base of the upper body, including the thoracic spine, ribs with costal cartilage and sternum
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Fungi are the kingdom of living nature, uniting lower eukaryotes, combining certain characteristics of plants and animals, feeding on ready-made organic substances; can be unicellular (often microscopic) or multicellular
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Granulocyte - a leukocyte in which, when stained, granularity is found in the cytoplasm
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Gradient is a quantity used in biology that reflects a quantitative change in any morphological or functional properties (including physicochemical) along one of the axes of an organ, body or cell
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Hospitalization - placement in an inpatient medical institution (hospital, maternity hospital, hospital, etc.) of persons in need of medical assistance, treatment, obstetrics or in-depth medical examination
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Fasting (inedia) - a condition of the body due to the complete absence or insufficient intake of nutrients into the body, or a sharp violation of their assimilation
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Glucosuria (glucosuria; Greek glykys - sweet + Greek uron - urine) - the presence of glucose in the urine
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Glomerulitis - inflammation of the renal glomerulus; is the leading element of morphological changes in glomerulonephritis
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Gliosis - the proliferation of astrocytic neuroglia, accompanied by hyperproduction of glial fibers, is the process of its replacement hyperplasia (an increase in the number of structural elements) in response to the death of nervous tissue
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Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease belonging to the group of systemic mycoses, excited by Histoplasma capsulatum
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Histology is a biomedical science that studies the patterns of structure, development and function of tissues in humans and multicellular animals
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Histamine test is a method for studying the secretory function of the stomach, based on the property of histamine preparations to intensify the secretion of gastric juice more intensively than other substances, having a predominant effect on the parietal cells that secrete hydrochloric acid
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Hypothyroidism is a syndrome of thyroid insufficiency, manifested by bradycardia, edema of the face, trunk and limbs, neuropsychiatric disorders
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Hypospadias is a congenital developmental anomaly, consisting in the absence of the distal (lower) part of the male urethra with the location of its external opening in an unusual place
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Hyposensitization is a complex of therapeutic and prophylactic measures designed to reduce the body's sensitivity to an allergen by inhibiting or preventing the development of immunological mechanisms of sensitization
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Hypohydration (hypohydratatio; Greek hypo- - under, decrease, failure + hydōr - water, liquid; synonyms: dehydration, hypohydria) - decrease in the level of water in the body
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Hypertrichosis - excessive development of the hairline, which is expressed by excessive thickness and / or length, as well as an increase in the number of hairs, uncharacteristic for a given skin area, gender or age of a person
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Hyperplasia - an increase in the number of intracellular structures, cells, intercellular fibrous formations as a result of intensive organ function or as a result of pathological tissue neoplasm
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Hyperkinesis - violent automatic movements resulting from involuntary contractions of various muscle groups
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Hyperglycemia (hyperglycaemia; Greek hyper- - over, over, excessively + Greek glykys - sweet + haima - blood) - increased blood glucose
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Hyperhidrosis (hyperhidrosis; Greek hyper- - over, over, excessively + Greek hidros - sweat + Greek -ōsis (word-form suffix) - disease; synonym: sweating) - increased sweating
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Hyperhydration (hyperhydratatio; Greek hyper- - over, over, excessively + hydor - water; synonym: hyperhydria) - excessive water content in the body or its parts
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Hypervitaminosis is a name that unites pathological conditions arising from the intoxication of the body with excessive intake of vitamins
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Gynecomastia (gynaecomastia; Greek gyne, gynaikos - woman + Greek mastos - breast) - an increase in the mammary glands (one or both) in men
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Gynecology is a branch of clinical medicine that studies the physiology of the female reproductive system and its diseases, and develops methods for their diagnosis, prevention and treatment; issues related to childbirth and pregnancy are studied by obstetrics
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Gymnastics is a system of physical exercises that includes various combinations of movements with regulated speed, pace and amplitude, as well as dosed muscle tension
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Hydrocephalus - excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the intrathecal spaces and ventricles of the brain; manifests itself as signs of increased intracranial pressure
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Hydronephrosis is a kidney disease characterized by significant persistent expansion of the calyx and pelvis with atrophy of the renal parenchyma; occurs as a result of a violation of the outflow of urine
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Gigantism is a clinical syndrome that manifests itself as unusually tall (in men over 200 cm, in women over 190 cm) or excessive enlargement of certain parts of the body