| EPSDT | Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment |
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| ECT | Electro-convulsive treatment |
| EORTC | European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer |
| EORTC | European Organisation for Research on Treatment of Cancer |
| FATS | Familial Atherosclerosis Treatment Study |
| acne vulgaris | <dermatology> A form of acne which results from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin. Generally requires treatment with antibiotics and other agents (Isotretinoin). Without treatment cystic acne may result in scarring. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| bromide acne | Follicular eruption on face, trunk, and extremities, due to bromide ingestion. See: bromoderma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chlorine acne | An occupational acne-like eruption due to prolonged contact with certain chlorinated compounds (naphthalenes and diphenyls); keratinous plugs (comedones) form in the pilosebaceous orifices, and variously sized small papules (2 to 4 mm) develop. Synonym: chlorine acne, tar acne. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloid acne | Yellow papules developing in sun-damaged skin of the head and backs of the hands, composed of colloid material in the dermis resembling amyloid but with a different ultrastructure. Synonym: colloid acne, colloid pseudomilium, elastosis colloidalis conglomerata. Origin: L. Milium, millet (05 Mar 2000) |
| corticosteroid-induced acne | The exacerbation of acne after corticosteroid use is a common drug reaction seen in adolescents. Lessening the dose of the corticosteroid will often diminish this effect. (27 Sep 1997) |
| pomade acne | Acne commonly found on the forehead and temples of negro males after prolonged and repetitious application of hair creams. (05 Mar 2000) |
| halogen acne | An acneform eruption caused by bromides or iodides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cystic acne | <dermatology> A form of acne which results from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin. Generally requires treatment with antibiotics and other agents (Isotretinoin). Without treatment cystic acne may result in scarring. (27 Sep 1997) |
| steroid acne | Folliculitis similar to acne vulgaris, but resulting from topical or oral administration of steroids; comedones are rare. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iodide acne | A follicular eruption on the face, trunk, and extremities, due to injection or ingestion of iodide in a hypersensitive individual. See: iododerma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tar acne | An occupational acne-like eruption due to prolonged contact with certain chlorinated compounds (naphthalenes and diphenyls); keratinous plugs (comedones) form in the pilosebaceous orifices, and variously sized small papules (2 to 4 mm) develop. Synonym: chlorine acne, tar acne. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tropical acne | <dermatology> A severe type of acne of the entire trunk, shoulders, upper arms, buttocks, and thighs; occurs in hot, humid climates. (05 Mar 2000) |
| active treatment | A therapeutic substance or course intended to ameliorate the basic disease problem, as opposed to supportive or palliative treatment. Compare: causal treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aerobic waste treatment | The used of aerobic microbes to break down raw sewage. (09 Oct 1997) |
| palliative treatment | <oncology> Treatment to relieve symptoms of the disease but not to cure it. Frequently takes the form of making the patient more comfortable through pain management. (16 Dec 1997) |