| DOOR | deafness, onycho-osteodystrophy, mental retardation [syndrome] |
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| DRF | Daily Rating Form; daily replacement factor; Deafness Research Foundation; dose reduction factor |
| GFD | gingival fibromatosis-progressive deafness [syndrome]; gluten-free diet |
| KID | keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness [syndrome] |
| LEOPARD | lentigines, EKG abnormalities, ocular hypertelorism, pulmonary stenosis, abnormalities of genitalia,... |
| senile psychosis | Mental disturbance occurring in old age and related to degenerative cerebral processes. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| senile retinoschisis | Retinoschisis occurring most often in the elderly and affecting the outer plexiform layer; it begins in the extreme inferotemporal periphery and is not significantly progressive; vision usually is good. (05 Mar 2000) |
| senile sebaceous hyperplasia | Hyperplasia of mature sebaceous glands, forming a nodule on the skin of the face or forehead in elderly persons. (05 Mar 2000) |
| senile tremor | An essential tremor that becomes symptomatic in elderly adults. (05 Mar 2000) |
| senile wart | <dermatology> A skin lesion that is abnormally sensitive to the effects of ultraviolet light (sunlight). Thought to be a precancerous skin lesion that is more common in the fair-skinned or elderly individual. Approximately 20% of these skin lesions will develop into squamous cell carcinoma. Prevention includes the use of sun screen agents and the avoidance of drugs (for example tetracyclines) known to cause photosensitivity reactions. Usually a discreet slightly raised, red or pink lesion located on a sun exposed surface. Texture may appear as rough, gritty or scaly. Growths may be biopsied to look for cancer or removed via cryotherapy or electrical cautery. Some topical agents may be used to promote peeling. (27 Sep 1997) |