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Herpes Zoster
A virus that settles around certain nerves causing blisters, swelling, and pain. This condition is also called shingles.
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adjunctive therapy
Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment.
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer of the stomach or the upper p [..]
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer of the stomach or the upper p [..]
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Xray
High-energy electromagnetic radiation used to diagnose and treat diseases. Diagnostic tests are using high energy to visualize internal body organs. For xray treatments, see Radiation therapy.
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white blood cells
General term for a variety of cells responsible for fighting invading germs, infection, and allergy-causing agents.The white blood cells include neutrophils, eosinophils,basophils,monocytes, macrophag [..]
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Whipple procedure
A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed.
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Virus
An infectious agent that is much smaller than a bacteria.
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Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
Is a genetic condition involving the abnormal growth of bloodvessels in bodyparts such as the eyes, brain, spinal cord, adrenal glands, or other parts of the body. People with von Hippel-Lindau syndro [..]
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von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
Is a genetic condition involving the abnormal growth of bloodvessels in bodyparts such as the eyes, brain, spinal cord, adrenal glands, or other parts of the body. People with von Hippel-Lindau syndro [..]
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