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Ménière's disease

(Encyclopedia) Ménière's diseaseMénière's diseasemən-yĕrzˈ [key], disorder of the inner ear characterized by recurrent vertigo combined with hearing loss and tinnitus (a ringing sensation). It was…

Kawasaki disease

(Encyclopedia) Kawasaki disease or Kawasaki syndrome, acute illness characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels that primarily affects young children; it is more common in boys and children of…

asthma

(Encyclopedia) asthmaasthmaăzˈmə, ăsˈ– [key], chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. A cough…

sprue

(Encyclopedia) sprue, chronic disorder of the small intestine caused by impaired absorption of fat and other nutrients. Two forms of the disease exist. Tropical sprue occurs in central and northern…

sting

(Encyclopedia) sting, in zoology, organ found in bees, many wasps, some ants, and in scorpions and sting rays, used defensively as well as to kill or paralyze prey. In the bee and the wasp the venom…

hydrogen bomb

(Encyclopedia) hydrogen bomb or H-bomb, weapon deriving a large portion of its energy from the nuclear fusion of hydrogen isotopes. In an atomic bomb, uranium or plutonium is split into lighter…

All About PTSD

  For as long as there has been trauma, there has been Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The extensive history of PTSD includes many attempts at diagnosing and naming the mental disorder. …

August 2002 Disasters

August, central and western Europe: Torrential rains and flooding wreaked havoc across the region, from Germany to Russia, causing at least 71 deaths. The Black Sea area, in Russia, was among…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Connecting with Synapses

Connecting with SynapsesAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential Synapses have all the fun. The axons and dendrites…

January Current Events 2024: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…