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Label	Id	Description
Pathologic Processes	D010335	[The abnormal mechanisms and forms involved in the dysfunctions of tissues and organs.]
Yang Deficiency	D016711	[In the YIN-YANG system of philosophy and medicine, a lack of vital energy (called yangxu in Chinese). It manifests itself in various systemic and organic diseases. (The Pinyin Chinese-English Dictionary, 1979)]
Mupirocin	D016712	[A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.]
Pyrans	D011714
Epoxy Compounds	D004852	[Organic compounds that include a cyclic ether with three ring atoms in their structure. They are commonly used as precursors for POLYMERS such as EPOXY RESINS.]
Ritanserin	D016713	[A selective and potent serotonin-2 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of a variety of syndromes related to anxiety and depression. The drug also improves the subjective quality of sleep and decreases portal pressure.]
Pyrimidinones	D011744	[Heterocyclic compounds known as 2-pyrimidones (or 2-hydroxypyrimidines) and 4-pyrimidones (or 4-hydroxypyrimidines) with the general formula C4H4N2O.]
Piperidines	D010880	[A family of hexahydropyridines.]
Proteus Syndrome	D016715	[Hamartoneoplastic malformation syndrome of uncertain etiology characterized by partial GIGANTISM of the hands and/or feet, asymmetry of the limbs, plantar hyperplasia, hemangiomas (HEMANGIOMA), lipomas (LIPOMA), lymphangiomas (LYMPHANGIOMA), epidermal NEVI; MACROCEPHALY; cranial HYPEROSTOSIS, and long-bone overgrowth. Joseph Merrick, the so-called "elephant man", apparently suffered from Proteus syndrome and not NEUROFIBROMATOSIS, a disorder with similar characteristics.]
Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple	D006223	[A hereditary disease characterized by multiple ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal nevoid and neoplastic anomalies. Facial trichilemmomas and papillomatous papules of the oral mucosa are the most characteristic lesions. Individuals with this syndrome have a high risk of BREAST CANCER; THYROID CANCER; and ENDOMETRIAL CANCER. This syndrome is associated with mutations in the gene for PTEN PHOSPHATASE.]
Bone Diseases, Developmental	D001848	[Diseases resulting in abnormal GROWTH or abnormal MORPHOGENESIS of BONES.]
Limb Deformities, Congenital	D017880	[Congenital structural deformities of the upper and lower extremities collectively or unspecified.]
PC12 Cells	D016716	[A CELL LINE derived from a PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA of the rat ADRENAL MEDULLA. PC12 cells stop dividing and undergo terminal differentiation when treated with NERVE GROWTH FACTOR, making the line a useful model system for NERVE CELL differentiation.]
Cell Line, Tumor	D045744	[A cell line derived from cultured tumor cells.]
Chromaffin Cells	D019439	[Cells that store epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia (PARAGANGLIA, CHROMAFFIN) of the sympathetic nervous system.]
Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic	D016717	[Incision of SPHINCTER OF ODDI or VATER'S AMPULLA performed by inserting a sphincterotome through DUODENOSCOPE often following or performed during ERCP (ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY).]
Sphincterotomy	D000074432	[Surgical incision of a sphincter.]
Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures	D001662	[Any surgical procedure performed on the biliary tract.]
Arachidonic Acid	D016718	[An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.]
Arachidonic Acids	D001095