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- Syndrome, fetal alcohol (FAS) The sum total of a person's problems caused by maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy
- Belt, seat A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for…
- Rectal (adjective) Having to do with the rectum, the last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine that serves to store solid waste…
- Panic disorder Panic disorder: A disorder characterized by sudden attacks of fear and panic. The episodes may resemble a…
- Syndactyly, Poland A unique pattern of one- sided malformations characterized by a defect of the chest (pectoralis) muscle on…
- Penicillin Penicillin: The most famous of all antibiotics, named for the fungal mold Penicillium notatum from which it…
- Seven day diet The Seven day diet is any weight loss plan designed to be followed for seven days at a time. There are many…
- Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis >Small size and weight before and after birth (pre- and postnatal growth retardation); >Brain involvement…
- Hyperventilation Overbreathing. This can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, a sense of…
- Subluxation Partial dislocation of a joint. A complete dislocation is a luxation
- ACL injury See: Anterior cruciate injury