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Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..
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Amniotic Band Syndrome
Amniotic band syndrome refers to various birth defects due to fibrous bands from the amniotic sac entangling parts of the fetus and preventing normal development.
Angiogenesis
Angiogenesis is the process of formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing blood vessels. It occurs both in health as well as disease.
Aniridia
Aniridia is a genetic eye disorder in which the iris is partially or entirely absent. It is associated with glaucoma, cataract, keratopathy and other eye problems.
Skin Cyst
Skin cyst is a sac like lesion situated beneath the skin which is filled with fluid or pus and enclosed by a cyst wall.
Common Types of Liver diseases leading to Liver Transplantation
Liver disease that ends in liver failure (end stage liver disease), disrupting several important metabolic functions needs liver transplant for patient survival.
