Ovarian Cancer: Prevention Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the…
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (see Brittle Bone Disease)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI) A genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause.…
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Mouth Cancer (Oral Cavity Cancer): Prevention
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Mouth Cancer (Oral Cavity Cancer): Prevention Cancer that forms in tissues of the oral cavity (the mouth). Part of: Mouth Cancer (Oral…
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Neurofibromatosis (NF) Neurofibromatosis is an inherited disorder of the nervous system. Symptoms About Neurofibromatosis (NF) The neurofibromatoses are a group of three…
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Lung Cancer: Prevention Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types…
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Liver Cancer: Prevention Primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the liver. Secondary liver cancer is cancer that…
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) The virus that causes AIDS. About HIV HIV belongs to a class of viruses called retroviruses. Retroviruses are…
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Hemochromatosis: Prevention A disease that occurs when the body absorbs too much iron or receives many blood transfusions. The body stores the…