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Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome (also known as Delleman–Oorthuys syndrome) is a condition characterized by orbital cysts microphthalmia porencephaly agenesis of the corpus callosum and facial skin tags.

Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part due to an embolus adhering to the wall of an artery blocking the flow of […]

Macrocephaly-capillary malformation (M-CM) is a multiple malformation syndrome causing abnormal body and head overgrowth and cutaneous vascular neurologic and limb abnormalities.

Amphetamine dependence refers to a state of dependence on a drug in the amphetamine class. In individuals with substance use disorder (problematic use or abuse with dependence) psychotherapy is currently […]

Neonatal withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a withdrawal syndrome of infants caused by the cessation of the administration of licit or illicit drugs. Tolerance dependence and withdrawal may […]

A Tracheal tumor is a tumor primarily presenting in the trachea. They may be benign or malignant. 80% of all tracheal tumors are malignant. Among these the most common are […]

Defatting is a medical term that describes the chemical dissolving of dermal lipids from the skin on contact with defatting agents. This can result in water loss from the affected […]

Chromium toxicity refers to the fact that chromium is toxic. Water insoluble chromium(III) compounds and chromium metal are not considered a health hazard while the toxicity and carcinogenic properties of […]

Tin poisoning refers to the toxic effects of tin and its compounds. Cases of poisoning from tin metal its oxides and its salts are almost unknown; on the other hand […]

Beryllium poisoning is illness resulting from the toxic effect of beryllium in its elemental form or in various chemical compounds. The toxicity of beryllium depends upon the duration intensity and […]