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Surgical excision of a segment of the sclera and iris as a treatment for glaucoma.  

Serum utilized for treating anthrax.  

The development of scirrhous cancer.  

A response that happens when scarlet fever antitoxin is administered into a skin area displaying the vivid red rash characteristic of scarlet fever. This leads to a whitening or fading of the skin at the injection spot.  

A condition characterized by the formation of granulomas containing “foam cells,” which get their name due to the distinct look created by cholesterol ester deposits within them. These lesions are most commonly found in the skull, especially at its base. When they impact the pituitary gland, they can lead to disorders such as diabetes insipidus…

A condition affecting the tibia’s tuberosity just below the kneecap, Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is often seen in early teenagers, with boys being more commonly affected than girls. Symptoms include pain and swelling, which intensify post-exercise, tenderness at the upper part of the tibia, and sometimes a sensation of warmth. While passive movements might not hurt, active…

The process where a cell divides into two for reproduction.  

A birth defect characterized by a split in the face.  

The occurrence of numerous schistocytes in the bloodstream.  

A division, typically referencing a birth defect where a part of the body has a noticeable split or gap.