Your Medical Glossary

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Entropion

Entropion is a condition characterised by the eyelid turning inward, which causes the eyelashes to…

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Epithelial Defect

An epithelial defect is a defect of the epithelium, the cells which…

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Eyebrow ptosis

Eyebrow ptosis is a condition in which the muscles of the eyebrow droop.

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Focal Spasticity

Focal spasticity refers to the constant and involuntary contraction of muscles.

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Frontalis Muscle

The frontalis muscle is a muscle running over the forehead to the upper eyebrow.

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Gastrocnemius Muscle

The gastrocnemius muscle is the major calf muscle, and controls flexing of the ankle…

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Glabellar Lines

Glabellar lines are vertical wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows.

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Hypertonia

Hypertonia is a condition characterised by extreme tone in the muscles, causing muscle tension…

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Hypokinesia

Hypokinesia is a condition characterised by abnormally slow or diminished movement.