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Community-acquired infection
An infection acquired in the community. In contrast to a nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infection
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- Genitalia, female internal See: Female internal genitalia
- Migraineur A person who has migraine headache. Borrowed from the French
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- Deafness Deafness: Deafness is defined by partial or complete hearing loss. Levels of hearing impairment vary from a…
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- Peritonitis, chronic Longstanding inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and pelvis…
- Anorgasmia Failure to achieve orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia can result from many causes…