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Flu, Asian
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- Hepatitis A Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is usually transmitted from person to…
- Acetylcholine A key chemical in neurons (nerve cells) that acts as a neurotransmitter and carries information across the…
- Sylvatic plague Plague that is spread by ground squirrels and other wild rodents, for example, in the western portion of the…
- Auditory tube The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx, also known as the Eustachian tube. The function of…
- Glaucoma, normal tension Glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure is normal but there is progressive optic nerve damage and visual…
- Helical CAT scan A conventional computerized axial tomography scan (CAT scan or CT scan) is an x-ray procedure which combines…
- Passive-aggressive personality disorder A personality disorder characterized by passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive personality disorder…
- Rehabilitation The process of restoration of skills by a person who has had an illness or injury so as to regain maximum…
- Analysis A psychology term for processes used to gain understanding of complex emotional or behavioral issues