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• A to Z: Disuse Osteoporosis

  See: Osteoporosis, Disuse.

• A to Z: Down Syndrome

  Learn about Down syndrome (DS), a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically.

• A to Z: Drug Withdrawal, Newborn

  Newborn babies who were exposed to drugs or alcohol while in the womb can develop this syndrome after birth. Learn about it here.

• A to Z: Duodenitis

  Learn more about diseases and conditions of the stomach and digestive system.

• A to Z: Dysmenorrhea

  “Dysmenorrhea” means difficult or painful periods.

• A to Z: Dysphagia

  Swallowing difficulties can affect many aspects of a child’s health, including feeding, breathing, and overall growth.

• A to Z: Dyspnea

  Learn more about difficult or labored breathing.

• A to Z: Dysrhythmia

  Learn more about dysrhythmia: an abnormality in the heart’s beat or rhythm caused by electrical impulses functioning improperly.

• A to Z: Dysuria

  Learn more about dysuria (or painful urination) and its treatment.

• Definition: DNA

  DNA is the genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.