| pneumothorax simplex | Pneumothorax, without known cause, in an otherwise healthy person. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| crus membranaceum simplex ductus saemicircularis | The non-ampullary end of the lateral saemicircular duct that opens independently into the utricle. Synonym: crus membranaceum simplex ductus saemicircularis, simple membranous limb of saemicircular duct. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scarlatina simplex | A mild form of the disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo simplex | A mild form of prurigo having a pronounced tendency to relapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| xanthoma tuberosum simplex | Xanthomatosis associated with familial type II, and occasionally type III, hyperlipoproteinaemia. Synonym: xanthoma tuberosum simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| purpura simplex | The eruption of petechiae or larger ecchymoses, usually unaccompanied by constitutional symptoms and not associated with systemic illness. Synonym: nonthrombocytopenic purpura. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dermatitis simplex | Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. Synonym: dermatitis simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis simplex | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
| epidermolysis bullosa simplex | This represents a group of rare inherited disorders in which blistering of the skin occurs in response to skin trauma. Large fluid-filled blisters can occur in response to injury, skin rubbing, chafing or even increases in room temperature. Secondary bacterial infection of the blisters is common. Complications include oesophageal stricture, infections, loss of function of hands and feet and malnutrition. The dermatologist is the expert in the evaluation and treatment of this disorder. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema simplex | Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. Synonym: dermatitis simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen simplex chronicus | A thickened area of itching skin resulting from rubbing and scratching. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lobulus simplex | The smaller anterior part of the posterior lobe of the cerebellum, demarcated by the primary fissure from the anterior lobe rostrally and from the large caudal subdivision of the posterior lobe caudally. Synonym: lobulus simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioma simplex | A circumscribed region or focus of several to numerous lymphatic vessels that are moderately dilated. Synonym: simple lymphangiectasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioma superficium simplex | A congenital nevoid lesion consisting of a circumscribed group of tense lymph vesicles. Synonym: lupus lymphaticus, lymphangiectodes, lymphangioma capillare varicosum, lymphangioma superficium simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acanthamoeba keratitis | Infection of the cornea by an ameboid protozoan which may cause corneal ulceration leading to blindness. (12 Dec 1998) |