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The study of the distribution of disease and its impact upon a population, using such measures as incidence, prevalence, or mortality. Epidemiology is the study of factors determining and influencing the frequency and distribution of disease, injury, and other health...
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The study of the cause of a disease. The cause or causes of a disease or abnormal condition; also the research or studying of the causes and origin of diseases.
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Fat-free mass. The part of the body not containing fat.
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Resembling or composed of fibers or fibrous tissue. Benign smooth-muscle tumor(s), usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called leiomyoma. Fibroids are benign tumors of fibrous or fully developed connective tissue. Fibroid tumors may not need to be...
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Rarely pituitary adenomas can occur in families. If no other abnormality is associated then this condition is called Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma. Rarely pituitary adenomas can occur in families. If no other abnormality is associated then this condition is...
