disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should.

clouding of the lens of the eye.

determination of the quantity of each type of blood cell in a given sample of blood. Blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell.

inflammation or infection of the skin causing redness, swelling and tenderness

baby's head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis.

group of chronic neurological symptoms causing impaired control of movement, diagnosed usually before age 3.

comparative genomic hybridization is a high resolution genetic blood test using an array containing many DNA samples to determine the expression levels of hundreds or thousands of genes within a cell. This technology has most commonly been used to detect chromosomal abnormalities.

abnormal involuntary movement disorder, one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias.

inflammation of the bronchial tubes resulting in excessive secretions of mucus into the tubes, leading to tissue swelling that can narrow or close off bronchial tubes.

infrequent bowel movements or straining and difficulty passing stools.

one or more loose stools per day for approximately four consecutive weeks.

swelling and skin lesions, usually of the lower limbs of the body.

one or two vertical fissures (clefts) in the upper lip; can be on one side only (unilateral) or on both sides (bilateral).

opening in the roof of the mouth (the palate)

seizures defined by rhythmic jerking movements of the arms and legs, sometimes on both sides of the body.

narrowing of the aorta, the large blood vessel that branches off your heart and delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body.

internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope. Typically requires sedation

Difficulty discriminating between colors, typically red and green.

crawl using only the arms

blood test that measures the quantity or activity of complement proteins in the blood.

type of partial seizure associated with disease of the temporal lobe and characterized by varying degrees of impairment of consciousness and automatisms, for which the patient is later amnestic.

panty hose and other clothes that compress the limbs or torso.

massaging sleeve used to decrease swelling in the arms or legs caused by certain conditions, such as lymphedema.

computerized x-ray to make 3D images of inside the body.

a behavioral and emotional disorder of childhood and adolescence. Children with conduct disorder act inappropriately, infringe on the rights of others, and violate the behavioral expectations of others.

body defect that exists at birth.

heart defect that exists at birth.

surgery to cut the nerve fibers that run between the two halves of the brain. Usually done to manage severe epilepsy.

vision loss due to brain damage, not eye problems.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is air pressure applied with a mask to keep the airways open, usually to aid sleep.

computerized imaging technique that uses X-rays to create a 3-dimentional image of the body. Often used to look at the head, chest, abdomen (stomach and intestines), or bones.

blueish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation. Often seen on the hands, feet and around the mouth.

sudden repeated attacks of severe vomiting that can last from hours to days

internal round, soft, fluid-filled pockets that either be close to skin or inside organs (body parts) like brain and kidneys.

surgical procedure used to reduce the amount of abnormal tissue but not necessarily completely remove it. Often used when a malignant tumor cannot be completely removed because of its location.

involuntary jerks produced when certain spots on the limbs are tapped with a rubber hammer

serious infection involving the inside of the body. Can affect the blood (septicemia) or specific organs (like the liver, kidneys, etc).

significant loss of fluid (can result from diarrhea or vomiting)

sheath that covers the nerve fibers which did not form at the usual stage of development

routine use of antibiotics before a dental procedure. Often used for people who have artificial materials, implants or prosthetic devices in their body (hip replacement, heart valves, etc)

difficulty using both eyes together to judge depths or distances. Often due to strabismus, lazy eye or an injured eye.

condition where the kidneys are not able to conserve water and there is excess urination. it is often due to an abnormality or lack of a hormone called vasopressin.

use of nutrition and food to control disease. Often used to describe the ability to control blood sugar (diabetes) by eating the proper low-sugar foods or reducing salt intake to lower blood pressure.

outlet of the kidney is enlarged where urine is passed into the ureter

abnormal growth of eyelashes which can often rub on the inside of the eye. May occur alone or with other eyelid problems.

a long, narrow head

ultrasound that measures blood flow and pressure in blood vessels.

eye opening appears slanted downwards from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner of the eye

removal of excess fluid in the abdomen (stomach) by use of a large needle and syringe.

3 vaccines combined into one injection. protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. It's given as a series of 5 shots over a number of years.