| irritable bowel syndrome |
(IBS) A functional gastrointestinal disorder. The Rome II diagnostic criteria for this disorder are: At least 12 weeks, which need not be consecutive, in the preceding 12 months of abdominal discomfort or pain that has two out of these three features: 1. Relieved with defecation; 2. Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool; 3. Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.
Ãâó: www.gastrolab.net/dictei.htm
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| iron |
An element that is essential to the body
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/C...
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| iridescence |
a lustrous, rainbowlike quality of a surface, such as that of an oil slick; the inner layer of some mollusk shells, the wings of some butterflies, and the plumage of some birds exhibit iridescence
Ãâó: www.kentuckyawake.org/templates/glossary/
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| irradiation |
(ih-RAY-dee-AY-shun) The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or from materials called radioisotopes. Radioisotopes produce radiation and can be placed in or near the tumor or in the area near cancer cells. ...
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| iritis |
The most common form of uveitis, it affects the iris and is often associated with autoimmune disorders such as arthritis. Iritis may develop suddenly and may last up to eight weeks, even with treatment.
Ãâó: my.webmd.com/content/article/81/96844.htm
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