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Craniosynostosis (from cranio cranium; + syn together; + ostosis relating to bone) is a condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant skull prematurely fuses […]

Pinta is a human skin disease endemic to Mexico Central America and South America caused by infection with a spirochete Treponema pallidum carateum which is morphologically and serologically indistinguishable from […]

Superficial spreading melanoma (also known as Superficially spreading melanoma) (SSM) is usually characterized as the most common form of cutaneous melanoma in Caucasians. The average age at diagnosis is in […]

Granuloma faciale (GF) is an uncommon benign chronic skin disease of unknown origin characterized by single or multiple cutaneous nodules usually occurring over the face. Occasionally extrafacial involvement is noted […]

A nasal septum perforation is a medical condition in which the nasal septum the cartilaginous membrane dividing the nostrils develops a hole or fissure.

Nasal septum deviation or deviated nasal septum (DNS) is a common physical disorder of the nose involving a displacement of the nasal septum.

Keratoconjunctivitis is inflammation (-itis) of the cornea and conjunctiva.When only the cornea is inflamed it is called keratitis; when only the conjunctiva is inflamed it is called conjunctivitis.There are several […]

Claudication literally ‘limping’ (Latin) is a medical term usually referring to impairment in walking or pain discomfort or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking and is relieved by […]

Crepitus /ˈkrɛpɪtəs/ is a medical term to describe the grating crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence […]

Cryoglobulinemia is a medical condition in which the blood contains large amounts of cryoglobulins – proteins (mostly immunoglobulins themselves) that become insoluble at reduced temperatures. This should be contrasted with […]