| atherosclerosis |
a type of arteriosclerosis in which the vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart become clogged with plaque, a fatty substance, and calcium, depriving the heart muscle of the oxygen it needs for normal functioning
Ãâó: www.cardiogenesis.com/glossary.cfm
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| athetosis |
Movement disorder indicated by slow, writhing motions of the fingers and hands. Occurs in approximately 5% of people with cerebral palsy. Athetosis was used commonly a few years ago, but now, many of the people who were previously diagnosed as having athetosis are considered to have dystonia. ...
Ãâó: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/conditions/
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| athetosis |
Brain damage marked by occurrence of slow, sinuous, involuntary, writhing movements, especially severe in the hands. Patient is often strong, but unable to control his/her motions. (Athetoid affected with athetosis).
Ãâó: www.rehabdesigns.com/medical_terms.htm
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| athlete's foot |
A fungal infection of the feet and/or toes. Can occur in athletes and non athletes. Also, see Tinea Pedis.
Ãâó: www.drscholls.com/content/info/glossary.htm
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| atherectomy |
A procedure whereby a specially designed catheter shaves off or cuts away cholesterol deposits from a diseased coronary artery. This is the only procedure that literally removes cholesterol from a diseased blood vessel.
Ãâó: www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp
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