Category: D
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Dista equinus
Limited ability to dorsiflex the foot; associated with clubfoot. Away from the center or point of origin.
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Dissociated nystagmus
Rhythmic movements of the eyes where the movements differ in directions, rate, and severity. Nystagmus in one eye that is not synchronized with that in the other eye.
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Displaced fracture
When broken bone ends are pulled out of their normal anatomical alignment.
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Disorganized schizophrenia
A severe thought disorder characterized by incoherent thought processes, inappropriate affect, silly and childlike mannerisms, but without delusions.
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Discoid lupus erythematosus
Autoimmune disease of connective tissue. A form of lupus that most commonly causes red, round plaques (patches of thick raised skin) on the face, scalp,-or ears. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that is less severe than systemic lupus erythematosus. It occurs when an unknown trigger causes the immune system to attack…
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Dilation and extraction
Dilation of the cervix and removal of the products of conception.
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Dilated funduscopy
procedure to examine the posterior cavity using mydriatic eyedrops to dilate the pupil (a process known as cycloplegia).
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Dextroscoliosis
An abnormal, excessive, C- or S-shaped lateral curvature of the spine.
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Dermatophytoses
Skin infections caused by fungi.
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Dermatoautoplasty
Skin graft of tissue taken from another area of the patient’s body.