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- Thoracotomy An operation to open the chest
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- Diabetes Association, American (ADA) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states: 'The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading…
- Monochromat A person with one of the many forms of colorblindness
- Hepatitis, toxic Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by an industrial chemical such as carbon tetrachloride or…
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