direct primary definition. An election in which voters choose candidates to run on a party's ticket in a subsequent election for public office.
Dry Eye After Menopause. By Marilyn Haddrill and Gary Heiting, OD. Dry eye syndrome is common among older Americans, and symptoms can range from mild and infrequent to constant and severe. And if you are a woman over age 50, your risk of dry eye problems is significantly higher than that of men your age.
Goiter A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, causing a lump in the throat below the Adam's apple. Sjogren's syndrome Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that most often causes dry eyes and dry mouth. Laryngitis Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, causing hoarseness and loss of voice.