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familial medullary thyroid cancer

An inherited form of medullary thyroid cancer (cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid that make the hormone calcitonin). … [Read more...]

familial polyposis

An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the … [Read more...]

family history

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current and past illnesses. A family history may show a … [Read more...]

family medical history

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current and past illnesses. A family medical history may … [Read more...]

family therapy

A type of therapy in which the whole family talks with a professional counselor to solve family problems. … [Read more...]

FAMMM syndrome

An inherited condition marked by the following: (1) one or more first- or second-degree relatives (parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, or … [Read more...]

famotidine

A propanimidamide and histamine H2-receptor antagonist with antacid activity. As a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors located on the basolateral … [Read more...]

Fanconi anemia

A rare inherited disorder in which the bone marrow does not make blood cells. It is usually diagnosed in children between 2 and 15 years old. Symptoms include … [Read more...]

Fanconi syndrome

A group of kidney disorders that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine. Symptoms include weakness, bone pain, and passing … [Read more...]

FAP

An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the … [Read more...]