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Graves' Ophthalmopathy (Thyroid Eye Disease)

Graves’ ophthalmopathy is an eye disorder found in individuals with Graves’ disease. It is characterised by inflammation of the eye and…

01 Jan 2012
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Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid Eye Disease is an eye disorder found in individuals with thyroid function abnormalities. It is characterised by inflammation…

01 Jan 2012
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Glycolipid

Glycolipids are polar macromolecules that comprise a non-polar fatty acid and a polar carbohydrate molecule.  Glycolipids, amongst other roles, form…

01 Jan 2012
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Enzyme replacement therapy

Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) involves the replacement of enzymes in diseases where there is an absence or deficiency in naturally…

01 Jan 2012
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Post Influenza Asthenia

Postinfluenza asthenia refers to persistant weakness or easy fatigability which may be present for several weeks following influenza infection…

01 Jan 2012
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Central obesity

Central obesity is an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area. This is an especially dangerous place for fat…

01 Jan 2012
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Peripheral obesity

Peripheral obesity is the accumulation of excess fat in the buttocks, hips and thighs.

01 Jan 2012
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Gynacoid

The shape of a female’s body is referred to as gynacoid, or "pear-shaped". This shape describes the distribution of body…

01 Jan 2012
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Android

The shape of a male’s body is referred to as android or "apple-shaped". This shape describes the distribution of body…

01 Jan 2012

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