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Gallbladder removal - laparoscopic
National Library of Medicine — Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope. Using a laparoscope is the most common way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor ...More…
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Gestational trophoblastic disease
National Library of Medicine — Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) refers to a group of abnormalities in which tumors grow inside a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta, the organ that develops during ...More…
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Glomerular filtration rate
National Library of Medicine — Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, each minute. The blood sample is sent to a lab, ...More…
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Height and weight chart
National Library of Medicine — A growth chart is used to measure and compare a child's growth with what is considered normal for that child's age and gender. The nationally accepted growth charts are based on measurement data collected by the National Center for Health ...More…
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Stereotactic radiosurgery
National Library of Medicine — Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays onto a small area. Despite its name, it is not considered a surgical procedure. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy. Regular radiation ...More…
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Shigellosis
National Library of Medicine — Shigella gastroenteritis; Shigella enteritis; Enteritis - shigella; Gastroenteritis - shigella Shigellosis is an acute bacterial infection of the lining of the intestines. Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella People ...More…
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Grass and weed killer poisoning
National Library of Medicine — Many weed killers contain dangerous chemicals that are harmful if swallowed. This article discusses poisoning by swallowing weed killers containing a chemical called glyphosate. Glyphosate is found in various weed killers, including the brands ...More…
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Mucopolysaccharides
National Library of Medicine — Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules that are found throughout the body, often in mucus and in fluid around the joints. They are more commonly called glycosaminoglycans. When the body cannot break down mucopolysaccharides, a ...More…
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Morquio syndrome
National Library of Medicine — Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA; Galactosamine-6-sulfatase deficiency; Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVB; Beta galactosidase deficiency; MPS IV Morquio syndrome is an inherited disease of metabolism in which the body is missing or doesn't have enough ...More…
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Methemoglobinemia
National Library of Medicine — Hemoglobin M disease; Erythrocyte reductase deficiency; Generalized reductase deficiency Methemoglobinemia may be passed down through families (inherited), or it may result from exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods (acquired). There are ...More…
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tonometry
National Library of Medicine — Tonometry is a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes. The test is used to screen for glaucoma. The applanation method measures the force required to flatten a certain area of the cornea. A fine strip of paper stained with orange dye is ...More…
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Hypospadias repair
National Library of Medicine — Hypospadias repair is surgery to correct a birth defect in boys in which the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body) does not end at the tip of the penis. Instead, it ends on the underside. In more severe cases, ...More…