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DYS
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DYSSymbol for familial dysautonomia or a prefix denoting an inability or lack of function, as in dyspraxia (lack of ability to adequately control muscle movements).
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Familial
A condition that is tends to occur more often in family members than expected by chance alone. A familial disease may be genetic (such as cystic fibrosis) or environmental (such as tuberculosis).
Dyspraxia
Impaired or painful function of any organ of the body.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
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Dwarfism, thanatophoric
A form of short-limbed (micromelic) dwarfism that usually causes death within the first few hours after birth. Thanatophoric dysplasia is due to a lethal mutation (change) in the same gene that produces achondroplasia, a familiar and far more common form of short-limbed dwarfism that is compatible with life.
Dx
Abbreviation standing for diagnosis, the determination of the nature of a disease.
DXM
Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, sometimes misused as a recreational drug.
Dynacin
Brand name for minocycline.
Dynein
A family of microtubule motor proteins that derive energy from ATP (adenosine triphosphatase) activity. The dyneins also form arms on the outer tubules of cilia and flagella.
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Dyscrasia
Any disease condition, especially in hematology, as in "blood dyscrasias."
Dysentery, amebic
Dysentery (inflammation of the intestine) with ulcers in the colon due to infection with an ameba (Entamoeba histolytica). This single-celled parasite is transmitted to humans via contaminated water and food.
Dysfunction
Difficult function or abnormal function.
Dysfunction, erectile
A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Also commonly known as "impotence." Medically, the term "erectile dysfunction" is used to differentiate impotence from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse (such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm). Impotence usually has a physical cause, such as disease, injury, drug side-effects, or a disorder that impairs blood flow in the penis. Impotence is treatable in all age groups.
Dyshidrotic eczema
Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn.
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Familial
A condition that is tends to occur more often in family members than expected by chance alone. A familial disease may be genetic (such as cystic fibrosis) or environmental (such as tuberculosis).
Dyspraxia
Impaired or painful function of any organ of the body.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Dwarfism, thanatophoric
A form of short-limbed (micromelic) dwarfism that usually causes death within the first few hours after birth. Thanatophoric dysplasia is due to a lethal mutation (change) in the same gene that produces achondroplasia, a familiar and far more common form of short-limbed dwarfism that is compatible with life.
Dx
Abbreviation standing for diagnosis, the determination of the nature of a disease.
DXM
Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, sometimes misused as a recreational drug.
Dynacin
Brand name for minocycline.
Dynein
A family of microtubule motor proteins that derive energy from ATP (adenosine triphosphatase) activity. The dyneins also form arms on the outer tubules of cilia and flagella.
DYS
Dyscrasia
Any disease condition, especially in hematology, as in "blood dyscrasias."
Dysentery, amebic
Dysentery (inflammation of the intestine) with ulcers in the colon due to infection with an ameba (Entamoeba histolytica). This single-celled parasite is transmitted to humans via contaminated water and food.
Dysfunction
Difficult function or abnormal function.
Dysfunction, erectile
A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Also commonly known as "impotence." Medically, the term "erectile dysfunction" is used to differentiate impotence from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse (such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm). Impotence usually has a physical cause, such as disease, injury, drug side-effects, or a disorder that impairs blood flow in the penis. Impotence is treatable in all age groups.
Dyshidrotic eczema
Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn.
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