| Stein, Irving | <person> U.S. Gynecologist, *1887. See: Stein-Leventhal syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| stein-leventhal syndrome | <syndrome> Known descriptively as polycystic ovarian disease (pco), this syndrome is basically an hormonal problem that causes women to have a variety of symptoms including irregular or no periods, acne, obesity and excessive hair growth. Women with pco are at a higher risk for uterine cancer (endometrial cancer), diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. With proper treatment, risks can be minimised. The syndrome is named after the late american gynecologists irving f. Stein, sr. And michael leo leventhal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Stein, Stanislav von | <person> Russian otologist, *1855. See: Stein's test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Stein's test | In cases of labyrinthine disease the patient is unable to stand or to hop on one foot with his eyes shut. (05 Mar 2000) |
| disease, stein-leventhal | See Disease, polycystic ovarian. (12 Dec 1998) |