Your Medical Glossary

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Zerit

Zerit is a drug is used for the treatment of HIV infections…

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Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of…

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Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye that affects…

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most important of four strong…

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Near / Far Sightedness (Myopia / Hyperopia)

Near or short-sightedness, also called myopia, is a refractive defect of the eye. Those…

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Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones; Renal Stones)

Nephrolithiasis, also called kidney stones, is a condition affecting the urinary tract. Kidney…

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Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Hair Loss also called Alopecia occurs in men – and some women – as…

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Knee Replacement (Knee arthroplasty)

Knee replacement is surgery for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve…

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Herniated Disc (Bulging disc; Compressed disc; Herniated intervertebral disc; Herniated nucleus pulposus; Prolapsed disc; Ruptured disc; Slipped disc)

A Herniated Disc may also be referred to as a Bulging disc, Compressed…