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What is hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism is an excess of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the bloodstream due to overactivity of one or more of the body's four

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What is induction of labor Induction of labor refers to the use of medications or other methods to induce or cause labor and childbirth. Induction

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What is glossitis Glossitis can mean soreness of the tongue, or more usually inflammation with depapillation of the dorsal surface of the tongue (loss of

What is a gastrectomy Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach. There are 4 main types of gastrectomy, depending on which