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An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Abbreviated UTI.

An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers affect millions of people in the US yearly.

A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H.

A hole in the lining of the esophagus (tube-like organ leading from the throat to the stomach) corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H.

Recorded information about the status of patients with tumors.

Thyroid stimulating hormone.

An inborn error of metabolism associated with an offensive body odor, the smell of rotting fish, due to the excessive excretion of TMA in urine, sweat, and breath.

A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland. Triiodothyronine has three iodine molecules attached to its molecular structure.

Cancer that develops in the lining of the renal pelvis, ureter, or bladder.

In pharmacology, a drug that calms and relieves anxiety. The first tranquilizer, chlordiazepoxidehydrochloride (brand name: Librium), received FDA approval in 1960.