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iatrogenic |
Resulting from medical treatment. |
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ichthyosis |
An inherited skin disorder that produces dry, rough, scaly skin. |
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identical twins |
Twins formed from a single egg. They are of the same gender and have the same genetic makeup. Also called monozygotic twins. |
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idiopathic |
Without a known cause. |
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Idiosyncracy |
'Idio' means one's own, personal; 'syn' means with, along with and krasia, 'crasy' means make up, constitution. Idiosyncrasy is a peculiar corporeal constitution which although otherwise healthy, possesses a disposition to be brought into a more or less morbid state by certain things which seem to produce no change in many other individuals. |
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ileitis |
Inflammation of the lower part of the small intestine |
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ileum |
The lower part of the small intestine. |
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ileus |
Lack of movement of digested food and juices through the gastrointestinal tract. May be due to a blockage of the intestine. |
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ilium |
The flared portion of the pelvis. The hip bone. |
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IM |
Intramuscular. |
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