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Deafness
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Deafness A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears. Deafness may result from ear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; or brain diseases.
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Deafness
A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears. Deafness may result from ear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; or brain diseases.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
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Deaf Emergency Telewriter
The Deaf Emergency Telewriter is a hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Deafness and keratopachydermia
Congenital deafness with keratopachydermia and constrictions of fingers and toes.
Deafness, congenital
Loss of hearing present at birth. Congenital deafness contrasts to acquired deafness which occurs after birth.
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Drusen
Amorphous, sub RPE material; probably the remains of the RPE as a result of atrophy. Associated, sometimes with aging and with ARMD. There may be no symptoms present in the early stages and may lead to a reduction in visual acuity later in life.
Diagnostic
Pertaining to a diagnosis; usually refers to a characteristic or criteria which is critical for a specific diagnosis.
Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Diazepam
A tranquilizer.
Dental clinic
A clinic specialized in dental treatment.
Deafness
Diarrhea
Passage of excessively liquid or excessively frequent stools.
Drug treatment
A treatment with one or more drugs to fight a given condition or disease. Also, a treatment against drug addiction.
Dysphasia
A cognitive disorder marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or express language in its written or spoken form. This condition is caused by diseases which affect the language areas of the dominant hemisphere. Clinical features are used to classify the various subtypes of this condition. General categories include receptive, expressive, and mixed forms of aphasia.
Drug treatment center
A specific center, clinic or institution where drug addiction patients are treated against their addiction.
Depression treatment
A combination of several medical actions, interventions and prescriptions aimed at tackling a patient's depression condition.
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Deafness
A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears. Deafness may result from ear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; or brain diseases.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Deaf Emergency Telewriter
The Deaf Emergency Telewriter is a hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Deafness and keratopachydermia
Congenital deafness with keratopachydermia and constrictions of fingers and toes.
Deafness, congenital
Loss of hearing present at birth. Congenital deafness contrasts to acquired deafness which occurs after birth.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Drusen
Amorphous, sub RPE material; probably the remains of the RPE as a result of atrophy. Associated, sometimes with aging and with ARMD. There may be no symptoms present in the early stages and may lead to a reduction in visual acuity later in life.
Diagnostic
Pertaining to a diagnosis; usually refers to a characteristic or criteria which is critical for a specific diagnosis.
Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Diazepam
A tranquilizer.
Dental clinic
A clinic specialized in dental treatment.
Deafness
Diarrhea
Passage of excessively liquid or excessively frequent stools.
Drug treatment
A treatment with one or more drugs to fight a given condition or disease. Also, a treatment against drug addiction.
Dysphasia
A cognitive disorder marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or express language in its written or spoken form. This condition is caused by diseases which affect the language areas of the dominant hemisphere. Clinical features are used to classify the various subtypes of this condition. General categories include receptive, expressive, and mixed forms of aphasia.
Drug treatment center
A specific center, clinic or institution where drug addiction patients are treated against their addiction.
Depression treatment
A combination of several medical actions, interventions and prescriptions aimed at tackling a patient's depression condition.
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