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  • 111entropion, entropium — 1. Inversion or turning inward of a part. 2. The infolding of the margin of an eyelid. [G. en, in, + trope, a turning] atonic e. e. that follows loss of tone of the orbicularis oculi muscle or elasticity of the skin …

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  • 112epiphora — An overflow of tears upon the cheek, due to imperfect drainage by the tear conducting passages. SYN: tearing, watery eye (1). [G. a sudden flow, fr. epi, on, + phero, to bear] atonic e. e. arising from weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle. *… …

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  • 113flaccid — Relaxed, flabby, or without tone. [L. flaccidus] * * * flac·cid flas əd, flak səd adj not firm or stiff also lacking normal or youthful firmness <flaccid muscles> flac·cid·i·ty fla(k) sid ət ē n, pl ties * * * adj. 1. flabby and …

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  • 114pseudoparalysis — Apparent paralysis due to voluntary inhibition of motion because of pain, incoordination, or other cause, but without actual paralysis. SYN: pseudoparesis (1). arthritic general p. a …

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  • 115syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… …

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  • 116Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy — Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, sometimes referred to by its initials CURE, is a non profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1998, CURE is focused on raising awareness and funds for research targeting a cure for… …

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  • 117Epilepsy Society — The Epilepsy Society (formerly known as the National Society for Epilepsy) is the largest medical charity in the field of epilepsy in the United Kingdom, providing services for people with epilepsy for over 100 years. Based in Chalfont St Peter,… …

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  • 118Nikolay P. Serdev — Nikolay P. Serdev, M.D., Ph.D., (b. April 26, 1948) is a Sofia, Bulgaria based board certified specialist in General Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. He is both Professor and Director of the International University Program in Cosmetic Surgery at… …

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  • 119Nocturnal epilepsy — is a seizure disorder in which seizures occur only while sleeping[1]. Several common forms of epilepsy, including frontal lobe epilepsy, can manifest in a nocturnal state. Epilepsy can be nocturnal if the form of epilepsy one has only triggers… …

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  • 120Gran Premio Internacional Joaquín S. de Anchorena — El Gran Premio Internacional Joaquín S. de Anchorena es el clásico más importante del calendario hípico argentino para caballos que participan en carreras de media distancia, la milla, y se disputa sobre pista de grama de 1600 metros. Su nombre… …

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