Graves’ Disease An autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormone. This causes such symptoms as…
Arthritis
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Gout: Symptoms A condition marked by increased levels of uric acid in the blood, joints, and tissue. The buildup of uric acid…
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Gout: Tests A condition marked by increased levels of uric acid in the blood, joints, and tissue. The buildup of uric acid…
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Giant Cell Arteritis Giant cell arteritis causes inflamed arteries of the scalp, neck, and arms. “Inflamed” means redness or heat, swelling, and…
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Facet Joints Joints located on the back of the main part of the vertebra. They are formed by a portion of one…
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Displaced Fracture A fracture in which the two ends of the broken are separated from one another. Part of: Displaced Fracture was…
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Compact Bone (Cortical Bone) Cortical is dense and compact. It forms the outer layer of the bone. Related terms: Cortex of bone…
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Cicatricial Alopecia A group of rare disorders that destroy . The follicles are replaced with scar , causing permanent . Part of:…