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Definition of Kava KavaKava-Kava is also known as piper methysticum. It is a Polynesian herb root, and the parts used for medicinal purposes are the dried rhizome and roots. Chemicals contained in the herb are demethoxyyangonin, dihydrokawin, dihydromethys... |
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Definition of KeratoconusThis is a conical protrusion of the central part of the cornea, resulting in an irregular astigmatism. "Kerato" is the word for cornea.Description of KeratoconusKeratoconus is a progressive ectasia (expansion or dilatation) of the ... |
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Keratosis obturans is the growth of extra epithelial tissue in the external auditory canal of the ear.
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Definition of Kidney DialysisDialysis is a procedure that replaces some of the kidney's normal functions and is performed when a person's own kidneys can no longer function adequately to maintain life.Description of Kidney DialysisIn the U.S. today more th... |
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Definition of Kidney DiseasesKidney diseases are disorders that affect the kidneys; the two organs that remove waste products, produce certain hormones, and regulate the level of chemicals in blood.Description of Kidney DiseasesKidney Function A major func... |
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Definition of Kidney InfectionTwo of the most common kidney disorders due to infections are glomerulonephritis and bacterial pyelonephritis (pyelos means pelvis of the kidney).Description of Kidney InfectionGlomerulonephritis Acute glomerulonephritis is an... |
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