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Hay–Wells syndrome (also known as AEC syndrome; see Naming) is one of at least 150 known types of ectodermal dysplasia.These disorders affect tissues that arise from the ectodermal germ layer […]

Ehrlichiosis is a tickbornebacterial infection caused by bacteria of the family Anaplasmataceae genera Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. These obligate intracellular bacteria infect and kill white blood cells.The average reported annual incidence […]

Attrition is the loss of teeth structure by mechanical forces from opposing teeth. Attrition initially affects the enamel and if unchecked may proceed to the underlying dentin. Once past the […]

Gamekeeper’s thumb (also known as skier’s thumb or UCL tear) is a type of injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. The UCL is torn at (or […]

A talon cusp also known as an eagle’s talon is an extra cusp on an anterior tooth. The term refers to the same condition as dens evaginatus but the talon […]

Anterior spinal artery syndrome is a medical condition where the blood supply to the anterior portion of the spinal cord is interrupted and is the most common form of spinal […]

Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAITP or NAIT or NAT for short; or fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia FNAIT feto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia FMAITP or FMAIT) is a disease that affects fetuses and […]

Unequal leg length (also termed leg length inequality LLI or leg length discrepancy LLD) is where the legs are different lengths.

Familial atrial fibrillation is an autosomal dominant heart condition that causes disruptions in the heart’s normal rhythm. This condition is characterized by uncoordinated electrical activity in the heart’s upper chambers […]

Optic disc drusen (ODD) or optic nerve head drusen (ONHD) are globules of mucoproteins and mucopolysaccharides that progressively calcify in the optic disc. They are thought to be the remnants […]