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- + In Office Bleaching
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- In Office Bleaching
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Also Known As: "Chairside Whitening"
The use of a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide compound to bleach the teeth in as quickly as one hour. The compound is applied by a dentist in a dental office.
More Information on In Office Bleaching: Dental Bleaching & Appearance
- + In Situ
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- In Situ
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Also Known As: "Localized Cancer"
A term used to describe a cancer that is completely contained within the area it began. It generally follows the type of cancer (e.g., carcinoma in situ). Localized cancers are more curable than those that have spread outside their original location.
More Information on In Situ: Cancer Basics
- + In Vitro Fertilization
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- In Vitro Fertilization
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Also Known As: "IVF"
A type of assisted reproductive technology in which a woman's eggs are removed and combined with sperm outside the body to achieve fertilization. The resulting embryo is then implanted into the uterus after two or three days.
More Information on In Vitro Fertilization: Fertility Issues
- + Inactive Colon
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- Inactive Colon
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"Inactive Colon" is more commonly referred to as "Colonic Inertia" in the medical community.
Colonic Inertia
Also Known As: "Colon Stasis"
A condition in which the colon stops responding to stimuli (e.g., full stomach, stool in the rectum) that usually cause bowel movements. Constipation results from fewer muscle contractions and rectal insensitivity.
More Information on Colonic Inertia: IBS & Bowel Function
- + Inadequate Absorptive Surface
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- Inadequate Absorptive Surface
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"Inadequate Absorptive Surface" is more commonly referred to as "Short Bowel Syndrome" in the medical community.
Short Bowel Syndrome
Also Known As: "Short Gut Syndrome"
A condition caused by the removal of part of the small intestine. Because fewer nutrients are absorbed, symptoms such as diarrhea, weakness and weight loss may occur.
More Information on Short Bowel Syndrome: IBS & Bowel Function
- + Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
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- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
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A rare and usually harmless condition in which the heart is normal but the heart rate is unusually fast, both at rest and in response to physical activity. Its cause is unknown and the condition could lead to fainting or fatigue.
More Information on Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia: Arrhythmia
- + Inattention
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- Inattention
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Failure to pay attention.
More Information on Inattention: Emotional Signs & Symptoms
- + Incidence
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- Incidence
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Extent or frequency of occurrence, such as the number of cases of illness in a certain region.
More Information on Incidence: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Incident Pain
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- Incident Pain
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Pain related to movement that occurs as a result of coughing, swallowing, positional changes and activity. It is a significant problem for many patients suffering from cancer pain.
More Information on Incident Pain: Pain Basics
- + Incision & Drainage
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- Incision & Drainage
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A treatment for conditions such as abscesses, cysts or intraoral hematoma that involves cutting surface of the abnormality and draining its contents.
More Information on Incision & Drainage: Oral Infections
- + Incisors
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- Incisors
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The four front teeth on both the upper and lower jaws, with a broad, narrow cutting edge and a single root.
More Information on Incisors: Oral Health Basics
- + Inclusion Body Myositis
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- Inclusion Body Myositis
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Also Known As: "Inflammatory Myopathy"
An inflammatory muscle disease marked by progressive muscle weakness and wasting that is similar to polymyositis. Onset of muscle weakness occurs gradually over months or years. Falling and tripping may occur first.
More Information on Inclusion Body Myositis: Myopathy
- + Incompetent Cervix
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- Incompetent Cervix
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A cervix that is not able to function properly during pregnancy, the cervix dilates at an inappropriate time and may result in miscarriage.
More Information on Incompetent Cervix: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Incomplete LBBB
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- Incomplete LBBB
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"Incomplete LBBB" is more commonly referred to as "Left Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Left Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Complete Left Bundle Branch Block, Complete LBBB, Partial Left Bundle Branch Block, Partial LBBB, LBBB, Incomplete Left Bundle Branch Block"
An abnormal heart rhythm in which the electrical impulses through the heart's left bundle branch are delayed or blocked. It is "partial" or "incomplete" when involving either the anterior or posterior sections and "complete" when involving both.
More Information on Left Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
- + Incomplete Left Bundle Branch Block
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- Incomplete Left Bundle Branch Block
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"Incomplete Left Bundle Branch Block" is more commonly referred to as "Left Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Left Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Complete Left Bundle Branch Block, Complete LBBB, Partial Left Bundle Branch Block, Partial LBBB, LBBB, Incomplete LBBB"
An abnormal heart rhythm in which the electrical impulses through the heart's left bundle branch are delayed or blocked. It is "partial" or "incomplete" when involving either the anterior or posterior sections and "complete" when involving both.
More Information on Left Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
- + Incomplete Proteins
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- Incomplete Proteins
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Also Known As: "Low Quality Proteins"
Proteins that lack one or more essential amino acids.
- + Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block
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- Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block
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"Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block" is more commonly referred to as "Right Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Right Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Partial Right Bundle Branch Block, RBBB, Complete Right Bundle Branch Block"
An abnormal heart rhythm caused by delayed or blocked transmission of electrical impulses through the right bundle branch of the heart.
More Information on Right Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
- + Incontinence
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- Incontinence
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Lack of control of bladder (urinary) and/or bowel (fecal) functions.
More Information on Incontinence: Urinary & Bladder
- + Incontinence & Pregnancy
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- Incontinence & Pregnancy
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Also Known As: "Pregnancy Related Incontinence"
Problems controlling the urinary bladder during or after pregnancy. It is estimate to affect a third of pregnant women.
More Information on Incontinence & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Management
- + Incontinence Dish
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- Incontinence Dish
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"Incontinence Dish" is more commonly referred to as "Vaginal Pessary" in the medical community.
Vaginal Pessary
Also Known As: "Pessary Cube, Pessary Dish, Pessary Ring, Pessary Donut, Incontinence Ring, Inflatable Pessary"
A plastic or rubber device that is inserted into the vagina to help support the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. It may be used to treat prolapse of the uterus and vagina and sometimes for urinary stress incontinence.
More Information on Vaginal Pessary: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Incontinence Ring
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- Incontinence Ring
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"Incontinence Ring" is more commonly referred to as "Vaginal Pessary" in the medical community.
Vaginal Pessary
Also Known As: "Pessary Cube, Pessary Dish, Pessary Ring, Inflatable Pessary, Incontinence Dish, Pessary Donut"
A plastic or rubber device that is inserted into the vagina to help support the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. It may be used to treat prolapse of the uterus and vagina and sometimes for urinary stress incontinence.
More Information on Vaginal Pessary: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Incontinentia Pigmenti
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- Incontinentia Pigmenti
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Also Known As: "Bloch Sulzberger Syndrome"
One of a group of gene-linked diseases known as neurocutaneous disorders that cause characteristic patterns of discolored skin and also involve the brain, eyes, nails and hair. Neurological problems include cerebral atrophy.
More Information on Incontinentia Pigmenti: Skin Discoloration
- + Increased Appetite
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- Increased Appetite
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"Increased Appetite" is more commonly referred to as "Polyphagia" in the medical community.
Polyphagia
Also Known As: "Disorder of Hyperalimentation, Hyperphagia, Excessive Hunger"
Medical term for excessive eating or hunger, a common sign of diabetes. People with diabetes who are polyphagic often tend to lose weight.
More Information on Polyphagia: Diabetes Signs & Symptoms
- + Increased Arousal
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- Increased Arousal
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An increased state of alertness and edginess that is common following great traumatic stress. Patients may have trouble sleeping or concentrating, startle easily and seem to be constantly on the lookout for danger.
- + Increasing Good Cholesterol
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- Increasing Good Cholesterol
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Also Known As: "Increasing HDL Cholesterol"
HDL cholesterol has been compared to "janitors" in the bloodstream that clean up some of the harmful effects of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Therefore, the more bad cholesterol you have, the more HDL cholesterol you will need.
More Information on Increasing Good Cholesterol: Cholesterol
- + Increasing HDL Cholesterol
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- Increasing HDL Cholesterol
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HDL cholesterol has been compared to "janitors" in the bloodstream that clean up some of the harmful effects of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Therefore, the more bad cholesterol you have, the more HDL cholesterol you will need.
More Information on Increasing HDL Cholesterol: Cholesterol
- + Incretin Mimetics
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- Incretin Mimetics
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Also Known As: "Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Incretins, GLP Agonists"
Injected medications approved to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to lowering glucose (blood sugar), they often help patients lose weight. Incretin mimetics are synthetic versions of a hormone found in saliva of a desert lizard.
More Information on Incretin Mimetics: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
- + Incretins
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- Incretins
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Also Known As: "Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, GLP Agonists"
Injected medications approved to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to lowering glucose (blood sugar), they often help patients lose weight. Incretin mimetics are synthetic versions of a hormone found in saliva of a desert lizard.
More Information on Incretins: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
- + Incubation Period
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- Incubation Period
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The period between infection of a person by a pathogen and the manifestation of the resulting disease.
More Information on Incubation Period: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Inderal
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- Inderal
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Also Known As: "Inderal LA"
A brand of beta blockers, medications that reduce the workload of the heart and lower blood pressure. They are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina (a certain type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort) or congestive heart failure.
More Information on Inderal: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Inderal LA
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- Inderal LA
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A brand of beta blockers, medications that reduce the workload of the heart and lower blood pressure. They are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina (a certain type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort) or congestive heart failure.
More Information on Inderal LA: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Indigestion
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- Indigestion
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Also Known As: "Dyspepsia, Functional Dyspepsia"
Improper digestion, causing symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, bloating and gas.
More Information on Indigestion: GERD & Heartburn
- + Indinavir
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- Indinavir
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"Indinavir" is more commonly referred to as "Cidofovir" in the medical community.
Cidofovir
Also Known As: "Stavudine, Didanosine, Lamivudine"
A type of antiviral medications used to treat viral infections. They may act by destroying or weakening the virus.
More Information on Cidofovir: Cold & Infections Medications
- + Indirect Additives
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- Indirect Additives
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Substances that become part of a food in trace amounts as a result of packaging, storage or other handling
More Information on Indirect Additives: Additives & Seasonings
- + Indirect Restoration
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- Indirect Restoration
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Also Known As: "Indirect Tooth Restoration"
Repairs made to damaged, decayed or unsightly teeth in which items must be made in a laboratory and later placed in the mouth. Examples are crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers. A temporary (provisory) filling is completed until these items are ready.
More Information on Indirect Restoration: Dental Restorations
- + Indirect Tooth Restoration
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- Indirect Tooth Restoration
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Repairs made to damaged, decayed or unsightly teeth in which items must be made in a laboratory and later placed in the mouth. Examples are crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers. A temporary (provisory) filling is completed until these items are ready.
More Information on Indirect Tooth Restoration: Dental Restorations
- + Indirect Transmission
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- Indirect Transmission
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A method of disease transmission in which a pathogen not able to infect its host organism directly from a previous host of the same species. Instead, it first must pass through an alternate host before becoming infective to the target organism.
More Information on Indirect Transmission: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Individualized Education Plans
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- Individualized Education Plans
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Also Known As: "IEPs"
Specialized services that may be available to children with a disability that interferes with regular schooling or advanced skills that make regular school less stimulating. These are usually provided in the school setting at no additional charge.
More Information on Individualized Education Plans: Healthcare Basics
- + Indocin
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- Indocin
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A brand of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), medications that are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation.
More Information on Indocin: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Indolent Lymphoma
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- Indolent Lymphoma
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Also Known As: "Low Grade Lymphoma"
A slow-growing form of lymphoma that has few symptoms.
More Information on Indolent Lymphoma: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
- + Indoles
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- Indoles
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Also Known As: "Dithiothiones, Isothiocyantes"
A class of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) found in cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cabbage, mustard greens). They are believed to affect estrogen metabolism in the body, possibly reducing the risk of certain cancers.
More Information on Indoles: Herbs & Supplements
- + Indomethacin
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- Indomethacin
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A pain relieving anti-inflammatory that belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It also reduces fever and swelling.
More Information on Indomethacin: Pain Medications
- + Indoor Allergens
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- Indoor Allergens
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Any number of triggers present in an indoor environment such as the home or office can contribute to allergic reaction in sensitive people. These include dust mites, mold, pet dander, indoor plant pollen and more.
More Information on Indoor Allergens: Indoor Allergies
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- Induced Abortion
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Also Known As: "VIP, Pregnancy Termination, Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy"
Planned termination of a zygote, embryo or fetus during pregnancy, as opposed to spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). Types include dilation and curettage (D&C), dilation and evacuation (D&E), suction and the pill RU486.
More Information on Induced Abortion: Pregnancy Basics
- + Induced Labor
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- Induced Labor
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Use of medication or other methods to stimulate uterine contractions and childbirth.
More Information on Induced Labor: Pregnancy Basics
- + Induction of Labor
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- Induction of Labor
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Also Known As: "Induced Labor"
Use of medication or other methods to stimulate uterine contractions and childbirth.
More Information on Induction of Labor: Pregnancy Basics
- + Infancy
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- Infancy
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Developmental stage from birth to 12 months during which many changes occur, including following movement with the eyes, crawling, the use of simple gestures and attempting to imitate words.
More Information on Infancy: Growth & Development
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- Infancy Development
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Also Known As: "Newborn Development"
Developmental stage from birth to 12 months during which many changes occur, including following movement with the eyes, crawling, the use of simple gestures and attempting to imitate words.
More Information on Infancy Development: Growth & Development
- + Infant Botulism
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- Infant Botulism
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A bacterial infection in the digestive tract of infants. The ingested bacterium releases toxins that may cause constipation, muscle weakness and breathing difficulties.
More Information on Infant Botulism: Pediatric Digestive
- + Infant Mortality
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- Infant Mortality
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Also Known As: "Infant Mortality Rate"
The number of infants out of 1000 who die before the age of one.
More Information on Infant Mortality: Pregnancy Basics
- + Infant Mortality Rate
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- Infant Mortality Rate
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The number of infants out of 1000 who die before the age of one.
More Information on Infant Mortality Rate: Pregnancy Basics
- + Infant Stroke
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- Infant Stroke
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"Infant Stroke" is more commonly referred to as "Pediatric Stroke" in the medical community.
Pediatric Stroke
Also Known As: "Stroke in Children, Childhood Stroke"
Approximately 1,400 children each year suffer from stroke, a potentially fatal event in which oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain is restricted, often because of an obstructing blood clot.
More Information on Pediatric Stroke: Pediatric Heart
- + Infantile Anorexia
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- Infantile Anorexia
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Major feeding difficulties that appear when a child is introduced to solid foods. Significant caregiver-infant conflict during feeding is typical of the condition. Children who refuse food for more than one month risk malnutrition.
More Information on Infantile Anorexia: Growth & Development
- + Infantile Beriberi
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- Infantile Beriberi
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Prolonged thiamine deficiency (beriberi) that occurs in infants. It typically occurs in children under four months whose breastfeeding mothers are themselves thiamine deficient. It can also occur in infants given formula without the proper vitamins.
More Information on Infantile Beriberi: Vitamins
- + Infantile Cataracts
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- Infantile Cataracts
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Gradual clouding of the eyes that can occur in newborns.
More Information on Infantile Cataracts: Pediatric Hearing & Vision
- + Infantile Diarrhea
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- Infantile Diarrhea
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"Infantile Diarrhea" is more commonly referred to as "Rotavirus" in the medical community.
Rotavirus
Also Known As: "Acute Nonbacterial Infectious Gastroenteritis, Winter Diarrhea, Acute Viral Gastroenteritis, Winter Virus"
A virus that causes diarrhea, especially in young children. This is the leading cause of diarrhea in American children under the age of 2 years and also causes vomiting.
More Information on Rotavirus: Pediatric Digestive
- + Infantile Hypotonia
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- Infantile Hypotonia
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Also Known As: "Floppy Infant Syndrome"
Severely reduced muscle tone that is primarily seen in children. Causes include trauma, environmental factors, and genetic, muscle or central nervous system disorders. Symptoms include hanging the arms and legs by the sides.
More Information on Infantile Hypotonia: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infantile NCL
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- Infantile NCL
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"Infantile NCL" is more commonly referred to as "Santavuori Haltia Disease" in the medical community.
Santavuori Haltia Disease
Also Known As: "Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis"
A type of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, a progressive neurological disease that begins in childhood. It usually begins by age 2 and progresses rapidly, becoming fatal by age 5.
More Information on Santavuori Haltia Disease: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
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- Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
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"Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis" is more commonly referred to as "Santavuori Haltia Disease" in the medical community.
Santavuori Haltia Disease
Also Known As: "Infantile NCL"
A type of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, a progressive neurological disease that begins in childhood. It usually begins by age 2 and progresses rapidly, becoming fatal by age 5.
More Information on Santavuori Haltia Disease: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infantile Paralysis
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- Infantile Paralysis
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"Infantile Paralysis" is more commonly referred to as "Polio" in the medical community.
Polio
Also Known As: "Asymptomatic Polio, Paralytic Polio, Poliomyelitis, Abortive Polio, Symptomatic Polio, Nonparalytic Polio, Spinal Polio"
A contagious viral infection that affects the nervous system and may cause paralysis. It is most common in children under the age of 3. Use of vaccines to prevent polio has virtually eliminated the disease in the Western Hemisphere.
More Information on Polio: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infantile Phytanic Acid Storage Disease
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- Infantile Phytanic Acid Storage Disease
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The mildest form of peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBD), a group of genetic diseases that damage the brain's white matter and affect motor movements.
More Information on Infantile Phytanic Acid Storage Disease: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infantile Refsum Disease
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- Infantile Refsum Disease
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Also Known As: "Infantile Phytanic Acid Storage Disease"
The mildest form of peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBD), a group of genetic diseases that damage the brain's white matter and affect motor movements.
More Information on Infantile Refsum Disease: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infantile Seborrhea Dermatitis
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- Infantile Seborrhea Dermatitis
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"Infantile Seborrhea Dermatitis" is more commonly referred to as "Cradle Cap" in the medical community.
Cradle Cap
A type of dermatitis characterized by an oily, yellow crust on an infant's scalp. It is associated with excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands in the area.
More Information on Cradle Cap: Newborn Care
- + Infantile Spasms
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- Infantile Spasms
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Also Known As: "IS"
Age-related seizures. These seizures usually appear within the first year of life. They may be caused by a variety of medical conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy).
More Information on Infantile Spasms: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Infants & Diabetes
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- Infants & Diabetes
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Also Known As: "Care of Diabetic Infants, Diabetic Infant Care"
Special care is needed for infants diagnosed with diabetes. There are many steps that parents and physicians can take to ease the burden of this disease on its smallest patients.
More Information on Infants & Diabetes: Pediatric Diabetes
- + Infection
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- Infection
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The state or condition in which the body is invaded by harmful microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. The microorganisms multiply, causing disease.
More Information on Infection: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infection Control
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- Infection Control
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Dental professionals use numerous precautions to prevent the spread of infection that may occur due to direct contact with blood and saliva. Concerned patients are encouraged to speak to their dentists about the precautions used in their office.
More Information on Infection Control: Oral Infections
- + Infection Related Blood Tests
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- Infection Related Blood Tests
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A test that determines the amount of any given substance in the blood and identifies abnormally high or low levels that may affect normal body functions.
More Information on Infection Related Blood Tests: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infections of the Heart
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- Infections of the Heart
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Viruses and bacteria can enter the human body and cause illness. Sometimes they infect the heart. Without proper medical treatment, these infections may lead to heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other potentially debilitating conditions.
More Information on Infections of the Heart: Heart Injuries & Infections
- + Infectious
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- Infectious
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"Infectious" is more commonly referred to as "Communicable" in the medical community.
Communicable
Capable of spreading disease from one person to another.
More Information on Communicable: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infectious Agent
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- Infectious Agent
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An agent capable of causing an infection by invading body tissues, multiplying and causing disease. Examples include pathogenic viruses, parasites or bacteria.
More Information on Infectious Agent: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infectious Arthritis
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- Infectious Arthritis
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A form of arthritis (disease of the joints which causes inflammation, pain and stiffness) caused by bacterial or viral infection.
More Information on Infectious Arthritis: Arthritis
- + Infectious Colitis
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- Infectious Colitis
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A type of inflammatory bowel disease where inflammation and irritation of the large intestine is caused by infection.
More Information on Infectious Colitis: Inflammatory Bowel (Colitis)
- + Infectious Conjunctivitis
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- Infectious Conjunctivitis
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"Infectious Conjunctivitis" is more commonly referred to as "Pink Eye" in the medical community.
Pink Eye
Also Known As: "Viral Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis"
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue lining the inside of the eyelid, that is caused by an infection.
More Information on Pink Eye: Eye Conditions
- + Infectious Croup
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- Infectious Croup
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Croup caused by viruses or bacteria that is contagious and can be easily spread from person to person.
More Information on Infectious Croup: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Infectious Diarrhea
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- Infectious Diarrhea
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Diarrhea caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or parasites.
More Information on Infectious Diarrhea: IBS & Bowel Function
- + Infectious Disease
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- Infectious Disease
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Any disease that can be transmitted from person to person or from organism to organism. It is caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi.
More Information on Infectious Disease: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Infectious Gastritis
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- Infectious Gastritis
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Also Known As: "Septic Gastritis"
Inflammation and irritation of the lining of the stomach caused by an infection, such as from a virus or bacteria.
More Information on Infectious Gastritis: Gastritis & Ulcer
- + Infectious Gastroenteritis
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- Infectious Gastroenteritis
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Inflammation and irritation of the linings of the stomach and intestines caused by an infection, such as from a virus or bacteria.
More Information on Infectious Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Infectious Mononucleosis
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- Infectious Mononucleosis
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"Infectious Mononucleosis" is more commonly referred to as "Mononucleosis" in the medical community.
Mononucleosis
Also Known As: "Kissing Disease, Mono, Glandular Fever, Chronic Mononucleosis, Pfeiffer's Disease"
A viral infection causing high temperature, fatigue, sore throat and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and can be spread through saliva or sexual contact.
More Information on Mononucleosis: Nose & Throat
- + Infectious Polyneuritis
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- Infectious Polyneuritis
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"Infectious Polyneuritis" is more commonly referred to as "Guillain Barre Syndrome" in the medical community.
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Also Known As: "Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy, GBS, Landry's Ascending Paralysis, Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis"
A disorder where nerve damage inhibits muscle movement and may cause temporary paralysis. Symptoms include tingling sensations, followed by weakness that moves up from the lower body. It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder.
More Information on Guillain Barre Syndrome: Neuropathy
- + Infectious Rhinitis
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- Infectious Rhinitis
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"Infectious Rhinitis" is more commonly referred to as "Rhinitis" in the medical community.
Rhinitis
Also Known As: "Drug Induced Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis, Structural Rhinitis, Rhinitis Medicamentosa, Irritant Rhinitis, Hormonal Rhinitis, Eosinophilic Rhinitis"
Inflammation of the mucous membrane, which lines the nose. It may be caused by infection, allergies or a combination of both. Symptoms may include sneezing, itching, nasal congestion or runny nose.
More Information on Rhinitis: Nose & Throat
- + Infectious Sinusitis
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- Infectious Sinusitis
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"Infectious Sinusitis" is more commonly referred to as "Sinusitis" in the medical community.
Sinusitis
Also Known As: "Irritant Sinusitis, Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Chronic Sinusitis, Acute Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinosinusitis, Rhinosinusitis, Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis, Subacute Rhinosinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Noninfectious Rhinosinusitis"
Inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities in the face. It can be caused by infection, irritants or allergies, and may be acute or chronic. Symptoms may include runny nose, headache, teeth sensitivity, nasal congestion and facial swelling.
More Information on Sinusitis: Nose & Throat
- + Infective Endocarditis
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- Infective Endocarditis
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"Infective Endocarditis" is more commonly referred to as "Endocarditis" in the medical community.
Endocarditis
Also Known As: "Rheumatic Endocarditis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Acute Endocarditis, Valvular Endocarditis, Mural Endocarditis"
An inflammation (most often from an infection) in vulnerable areas of the endocardium -- the innermost layer of the heart's chambers and valves. It most commonly affects individuals with existing valvular hear
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