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Vulvovaginitis

  Vulvovaginitis is a condition characterised by inflammation or…

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Hydrophilic

Hydrophilic is a scientific term meaning…

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Selective oestrogen receptor modulators

  Selective oestrogen receptor modulators are a class of medicines which work by interfering…

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Phagocytic Cells

Phagocytic cells which are white blood cells and include neutrophils, eosinophils and…

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Inflammatory Mediators

Inflammatory mediators include basophils and mast cells. These cells regulate the body’s…

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Generalised Hyperhidrosis

Generalised hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating affecting the entire body. It is also known…

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer which affects the lymph nodes or other components…

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Myeloproliferative disorders

Myeloproliferative disorder is the medical term used to refer to a group of cancerous…

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Paragangliomas

Paragangliomas are a type of usually benign tumours which grow from paraganglionic tissues in…