Shaun DMello
Written by Shaun DMello, B.A.
dr. christopher barry
Medically Reviewed by dr. christopher barry, MD, PhD, FACS (USA)
Last Updated on Apr 23, 2015
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Glossary

Cardiomyopathy: Condition of enlarged heart that reduces efficiency of heart pumping blood.

Skeletal myopathy: Condition of weakened muscles that are essential for movement.

Neutropenia: Condition of low white blood cells resulting in weak immunity.
Published on Apr 23, 2015
Last Updated on Apr 23, 2015

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