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Warmer
Table on which the baby lies--usually undressed except for a diaper. Radiant heaters above the table keep the baby warm. A warmer allows ... Read More
Web
Blockage of the lumen (internal canal) of the bowel. The blockage occurs when a film of membranous tissue grows into the center of the ... Read More
Well-baby Care
Ongoing health care for normal babies. The goal is to detect potential problems early and to give advice on prevention of accidents and ... Read More
Wheezing
Wheezing is a characteristic whistling sound heard in the chest or in the breathing of a person who has partial obstruction of the smallest ... Read More
Whitlow (Herpetic)
Herpes infection of the tip of the finger of a specific and distinctive appearance. The tip of the finger is covered with clear fluid filled ... Read More
Whooping Cough
Another name for pertussis, which is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract and lungs caused by Bordetella pertussis. ... Read More
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