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Ibuprofen
Chemical name of drug commonly used to reduce fever, swelling, and pain. A common commercial brand is Advil®. Ibuprofen, although used ... Read More
Identical twins
Twins who share the same genetic makeup, also known as monozygotic twins. When a single fertilized egg divides in two separate embryos before ... Read More
Idioglossia
An unintelligible way of speaking which involves consonant substitution and/or lagging vowels. This is often a shared method of ... Read More
Ileal Perforation
Puncture or hole in the last part of the small bowel (ileum). This usually occurs spontaneously in extremely premature babies. Its cause is ... Read More
Ileostomy
Loop of the ileum (last part of the small bowel) that is brought to the surface of the abdominal wall and surgically attached. The infant passes ... Read More
Immune system
The body's defenses for fighting disease and infection. The immune system produces antibodies and special cells that attack viruses and ... Read More
Immunization
The use of bacterial or viral components to stimulate the body to produce infection-fighting substances. Immunizations are sometimes ... Read More
Impetigo
A common, contagious skin infection caused by Streptococci. Streptococcal impetigo is a common infection of young children and occurs on ... Read More
Implantation
Attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine lining. This usually occurs about five days after ovulation.
Impotence
The inability to engage in sexual intercourse because of failure to have or maintain an erection. Also called also erectile dysfunction ... Read More
Impotent
The inability to cause a pregnancy. Sometimes referred to as being sterile. This term is usually used when talking about men. ... Read More
In Utero
Inside the womb.
In utero surgery
Also known as fetal surgery. Surgery to correct birth defects can, in rare instances, be performed before delivery. For example, some ... Read More
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Laboratory fertilization of an egg by a sperm. The fertilized egg is then implanted in the female reproductive tract.
Inactivated Polio vaccine
Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) contains killed polio virus. Just two doses of the injected, killed virus vaccine stimulate immunity in ... Read More
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