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The hair follicle or face mite; an almost microscopic elongated wormlike organism that infests hair follicles and sebaceous glands of various mammals, including humans.  

Concerning or caused by the mite Demodex.  

A crescent shaped group of serous cells that form a caplike structure over a mucous alveolus. They are present in mixed glands, especially the submandibular gland.  

Traumatic dementia (i.e., encephalopathy or an organic brain syndrome caused by closed head injury). It is sometimes referred to colloquially as “boxer’s brain.” The term used to describe the syndrome known as “punch-drunk,” which refers to brain damage resulting from repetitive head trauma.  

A neurological disturbance in patients who have been on dialysis for several years. There are speech difficulties, myoclonus, dementia, seizures, and, eventually, death. The causative agent is presumed to be aluminum in the dialysate.