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During puberty, the voice of both boys and girls changes to some degree, although the change is more pronounced in boys. This occurs due to increased levels of testosterone and the enlargement of the larynx. More Information on Voice Changes: Puberty & Sexual Maturity
The confinement of a patient to a hospital or other mental health care facility for extensive care and safety with his or her informed consent. The patient is usually allowed to leave even against medical advice, though there may be restrictions.
"Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy" is more commonly referred to as "Induced Abortion" in the medical community. Induced Abortion
Also Known As: "VIP, Pregnancy Termination"
Planned termination of a zygote, embryo or fetus during pregnancy, as opposed to spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). Types include dilation and curettage (D&C), dilation and evacuation (D&E), suction and the pill RU486. More Information on Induced Abortion: Pregnancy Basics
"Von Economo's Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Encephalitis Lethargica" in the medical community. Encephalitis Lethargica
Also Known As: "Sleeping Sickness"
A type of encephalitis marked by high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental response and lethargy. Other symptoms are abnormal eye movements, muscular pains and weakness, behavioral changes, and coma. More Information on Encephalitis Lethargica: Brain Related Infections
A genetic multi-system disorder marked by the abnormal growth of tumors in certain parts of the body. Some tumors are benign, while others may be cancerous. Treatment depends on the nature, size and location of the tumor. More Information on Von Hippel Lindau Disease: Birth & Genetic Disorders
"von Recklinghausen's Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Neurofibromatosis" in the medical community. Neurofibromatosis
Also Known As: "NF"
A genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, muscles, skin and bones. Tumorous nerve cells develop throughout the body and spots form in the skin. More Information on Neurofibromatosis: Birth & Genetic Disorders
The most common form of hemophilia. It occurs when a protein, called the von Willebrand factor, is missing or not present in sufficient amounts. This protein is required to cause platelets to form clots. More Information on von Willebrand Disease: Anemia & Blood Disorders
Also Known As: "Sexual Voyeurism, Active Scopophilia"
A type of paraphilia in which a person derives sexual pleasure from seeing the naked bodies of others or from witnessing others' sexual behavior. It often involves peeping on others from a secret vantage point. More Information on Voyeurism: Impulse Control Disorders
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