Dysplastic nevus
Dysplastic nevus: An atypical mole whose appearance is different from that of a common ordinary mole. Dysplastic nevi tend to be larger than ordinary moles, have more irregular borders, are often mixed in color and present in large numbers. A dysplastic nevus may be a marker for a person at risk for melanoma, especially if there is a family history of melanoma .
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Dysplastic nevi: Atypical moles whose appearance is different from that of a common ordinary mole. Dysplastic nevi tend to be larger than ordinary moles, have more irregular borders and are often mixed in color . People with multiple dysplastic nevi may be at increased risk for melanoma
- Dyspnea
Our Symptoms article on Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) provides a comprehensive look at the possible causes and treatments of Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea). Dyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnea is a sign of serious disease of the airway, lungs, or heart. The onset of dyspnea should not be ignored; it is reason […]
- Dyspnoea
Dyspnoea: Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnoea may be a sign of serious disease of the airway, lungs, or heart. The onset of dyspnoea should not be ignored and is reason to seek medical attention. Dyspnoea is the British spelling. The American spelling is dyspnea.
- Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia: According to the Dyspraxia Foundation, dyspraxia is an impairment of the organization of movement. It effects the way that the brain processes information resulting in messages not being properly or fully transmitted. The term dyspraxia comes from the word praxis, which means ‘doing, acting.’ Dyspraxia affects the planning of what to do and how […]
- Dyspraxia of speech
Dyspraxia of speech: A developmental disability characterized by difficulty in muscle control, specifically of the muscles involved in producing speech. It is caused by a neurological difference that has not yet been pinpointed. Treatment is via intensive speech therapy concentrating on oral-motor skills.