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Glossary - V

 varicose vein

Definition:

  • varicose vein - abnormally dilated or swollen veins, particularly in the legs

 

| vaginal hemorrhage | varicose vein | vasospasm | venous pressure | ventricular extrasystoles | ventricular fibrillation | vesiculobullous rash | visual field defect |

 

Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of contracting Multiple Sclerosis if your mother has the disease is approx 1 in 50.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is currently thought to be an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is one where the body's immune system is thought to attack its own cells and therefore cause damage.... Read More