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Keinbock's disease
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Keinbock's disease Osteonecrosis of the lunate bone in the wrist.
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Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Wrist
The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm.
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Ketone
Break down product of fat that accumulates in the blood as a result of inadequate insulin or inadequate calorie intake.
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, mucocutaneous lymph node disease, infantile polyarteritis and Kawasaki syndrome, is a poorly-understood illness that affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, blood vessel walls, and the heart. It was first described in 1967 by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. Systemic vasculitis of childhood characterised by fever, changes in the extremities culminating in desquamation, red eyes and cervical lymphadenopathy. May lead to the development of coronary arterial aneurysms at a later date.
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome is a condition caused by a chromosome abnormality in males (specifically, a nondisjunction); sufferers have a pair of X sex chromosomes instead of just one. Human males usually have an XY karyotype. The XXY chromosome arrangement is one of the most common genetic abnormalities, occurring in about 1 in 1,000 male births, but the symptoms that may result from having the extra chromosome are less common.
Kashin-Beck disease
An endemic arthritis found in parts of China and Russia. Caused by eating bread made from a fungus-infected grain.
Keinbock's disease
Keratoderma blennorrhagica
A rash on the soles which may occur in Reiter's syndrome. Resembles psoriasis.
Kohler's disease
Osteonecrosis of the navicular bone in the foot.
Kveim test
To diagnose sarcoidosis A biopsy is taken from the site of previous inoculation of splenic material from a patient with sarcoid. A granulomatous lesion is a positive result.
Kyphosis
Posterior curvature of the spine. ('Hump back' deformity).
Koate DVI
Koate-DVI A plasma derived product for the treatment of classic hemophilia (hemophilia A). A product made by Bayer.
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Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Wrist
The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm.
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Ketone
Break down product of fat that accumulates in the blood as a result of inadequate insulin or inadequate calorie intake.
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, mucocutaneous lymph node disease, infantile polyarteritis and Kawasaki syndrome, is a poorly-understood illness that affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, blood vessel walls, and the heart. It was first described in 1967 by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. Systemic vasculitis of childhood characterised by fever, changes in the extremities culminating in desquamation, red eyes and cervical lymphadenopathy. May lead to the development of coronary arterial aneurysms at a later date.
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome is a condition caused by a chromosome abnormality in males (specifically, a nondisjunction); sufferers have a pair of X sex chromosomes instead of just one. Human males usually have an XY karyotype. The XXY chromosome arrangement is one of the most common genetic abnormalities, occurring in about 1 in 1,000 male births, but the symptoms that may result from having the extra chromosome are less common.
Kashin-Beck disease
An endemic arthritis found in parts of China and Russia. Caused by eating bread made from a fungus-infected grain.
Keinbock's disease
Keratoderma blennorrhagica
A rash on the soles which may occur in Reiter's syndrome. Resembles psoriasis.
Kohler's disease
Osteonecrosis of the navicular bone in the foot.
Kveim test
To diagnose sarcoidosis A biopsy is taken from the site of previous inoculation of splenic material from a patient with sarcoid. A granulomatous lesion is a positive result.
Kyphosis
Posterior curvature of the spine. ('Hump back' deformity).
Koate DVI
Koate-DVI A plasma derived product for the treatment of classic hemophilia (hemophilia A). A product made by Bayer.
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