Macroglossia: Enlarged tongue. Macroglossia is sometimes said to be associated with Down syndrome, but in that disorder the tongue is actually large only in relation to a smaller-than-normal mouth cavity.

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I have a birthmark that is shaped like a carrot on my big toe of my left foot.

enzyme /en·zyme/ (en´zim) a protein that catalyzes chemical reactions of other substances without itself being destroyed or altered upon completion of the reactions. Enzymes are divided into six main groups: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases. Symbol E.

I play the saxophone. Alto and occasionally tenor sax to be exact.

AmAnDa

East African Sleeping Sickness-A disease of humans caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense in eastern Africa from Ethiopia and Uganda south to Zimbabwe; it is clinically similar to Gambian trypanosomiasis but of shorter duration and more acute in form; patients suffer repeated episodes of pyrexia, become anaemic, and die commonly from cardiac failure

i also play the saxaphone only i play the bari, i also play football and powerlifting

segmental alveolar osteotomy-An intraoral surgical procedure in which segments of alveolar bone containing teeth are sectioned between, and apically to, the teeth for the repositioning of the alveolus and teeth; it may be maxillary or mandibular, and may be combined with ostectomy

My high school marching band contains about a fourth of my school. It's a big band for a small school. Btw do you march with a bari or just play it for concert band?

AmAnDa

Yellow Fever - is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes that causes fever, jaundice, kidney failure, and bleeding. Yellow fever is caused by a small virus that is spread by the bite of mosquitoes. This disease is common in South America and in sub-Saharan Africa. Anyone can get yellow fever, but the elderly have a higher risk of severe infection. If a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, symptoms usually develop 3 to 6 days later.

hmmmm... I don't play any musical instruments. But I am a lifeguard at an indoor pool.

i just play in the concert band i cant march cuz im playin football all season so im in the locker room at halftime while the band is playin but i did my freshman year, i wouldnt recomend it lol

Rett syndrome: An X-linked dominant neurological disorder that affects girls only and is one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females. Girls with the syndrome show normal development during the first 6-18 months of life followed first by a period of stagnation and then by rapid regression in motor and language skills. The hallmark of Rett syndrome is the loss of purposeful hand use and its replacement with stereotyped hand-wringing. Screaming fits and inconsolable crying are common.

Oh duh! You said you play football. Yeah we have like 2 weeks of practice during the summer. 8 hours a day. I wouldn't recomand it either

AmAnDa

Escherichia coli (aka E. Coli): There are many different strains of this bacteria, including some harmless ones. Some can still make you sick though, and the most common one is called Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC). It may show symptoms such as vomiting, upset stomach, and diarrhea. STEC can lead to other illnesses such as pneumonia or urinary tract infections. It is caused by food/water contamination.

Amanda - You play tenor sax, right? I have a friend who had that instrument in band last year. I wonder, is the practice you spoke of similar to the band camp that my band friends always talk about?

A fact or two about me: I like to play the piano. I love to run and I'm a freshman in Forsyth County in georgia.

-Nina

Ice cream headache: A headache that occurs when one puts ice, a cold food or chilled beverage in the mouth. Ice cream is by far the most frequent offender. The headache occurs regardless of whether or not the individual suffers from other types of headache, such as migraine.

Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis occurs, for example, in 1 in 1,000 cases of measles. It may start after onset of the measles rash and present with high fever, convulsions, and coma. It usually runs a blessedly short course with full recovery within a week. Or it may eventuate in central nervous system impairment or death. Encephalitis can cause brain damage, which may result in or exacerbate the symptoms of a developmental disorder or mental illness.



About me:I love theatre and am currently in "Into the Woods".

Syphilis: a sexually transmitted disease that can cause lesions of the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system

To Caity: I have a friend who's also really into drama. I'm not though, sorry, so I'm not familiar with many plays. What's Into the Woods about?

hm..about me: I went to Grand Teton last summer to backpack for two days. My brother and I actually touched a glacier!

Shock: Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result in serious damage or even death.

Caity: that's awesome... personally, I've always wanted to be in a Gilbert & Sullivan, just because...

fact: I lived in Russia for 5 years and speak English, Spanish and Russian

Kikuchi disease: A disorder that typically causes "swollen glands" in the neck (cervical lymphadenopathy) together with fever or flu-like symptoms

Umm...I have been to the Netherlands. I love all sports (except golf), and I have recently become almost obsessed with this condition called hemineglect (aka spatial neglect) because it is completely fascinating and mind-boggling at the same time.

Ebola virus: An epidemic viral illness seen in southern Sudan and Zaire. The illness is characterised by fever, malaise, muscle aches, respiratory symptoms, diarrhoea, vomiting, epistaxis, haemoptysis, haematemesis, rash, tremors and subconjunctival haemorrhages. Transmitted by close bodily contact with infected individuals (blood, faeces and body fluids). Incubation is-21 days with initial symptoms of fever and headache. There is no specific treatment and death can occur within 10 days.

so i kno that tatapalooza has been to the netherlands. What was it like??? oh and why don't u like golf?
I used to speak fluent french when i was little but now i don't speak it anymore but i understand most of it...pretty crazy! lol
Sophia: r u canadian?? which province r u from?

sapheonous vein: The saphenous veins -- there are two, the great and the small saphenous veins - serve as the principal veins running superficially (near the surface) up the leg.

umm, about myself, i want to be an oncologist and Lance Armstrong is my role model

Matt: what kind of cancer did you have, if you don't mind me asking?

Neck: connects your head to your body
karen...it was soooo much fun! I don't speak any dutch except the word cheese-i don't even know why, lol. How did you learn to be fluent in french? I don't like golf because i think it's boring and it's the only sport i don't play---unless you count minigolf as golf haha.

My favorite kind of pizza is broccoli, mushroom, bell pepper, and onion w. red sauce.
And i either want to be a neuropsychologist, forensic pathologist, or a cardiac surgeon.

I had Burkitt's Lymphoma in my jaw.

tattapalooza: well i spoke french with my family when i was younger but i haven't spoken it since then so my french is VERY broken. lol
and minigolf is awesome! haha which sports do u play?

Addisons Disease: A rare endocrine disease that results from the underproduction of aldosterone and cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Symptoms include weakness, low blood pressure, anaemia, low blood sugar and electrolyte abnormalities.