See Radiography. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is X-linked disorder?
A genetic disorder in which the abnormal gene is located on the X chromosome; those affected are almost always men. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Xeroderma pigmentosum?
A genetic disorder in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing it to age prematurely and leaving the individual particularly susceptible to skin cancer. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is X chromosome?
One of the two sex chromosomes; determines female sex characteristics. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Xanthomatosis?
A condition in which fatty deposits occur in various parts of the body, possibly leading to atherosclerosis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Xanthine?
A bronchodilator drug that is used to treat asthma. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Xanthelasma?
Fatty deposits around the eyes that are common in elderly people and are associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Withdrawal bleeding?
Bleeding from the vagina that occurs when hormone levels drop, such as menstruation or the bleeding that occurs at the end of each cycle of the combined oral contraceptive pill. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Wilson’s disease?
A rare genetic disorder in which copper builds up in the liver and is released into other parts of the body, eventually causing damage to the liver and brain. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Wilm’s tumor?
A type of kidney cancer that usually affects children under the age of 5. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org