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Doula
1. A non-medical assistant in childbirth. A doula is not the father but is usually a woman who is experienced in childbirth. The role of the doula is to provide the mother with physical and emotional assistance before, during, or after…
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Show more- Hemorrhoidectomy Surgical removal of hemorrhoids (enlarged and dilated veins in and around the rectum and anus)…
- Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase See:AANAT
- Vaccination, measles See Immunization, MMR.
- Gua sha See: Gua-sha
- Proctosigmoidoscopy See: Sigmoidoscopy
- Fundoplication A surgical teque that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Tactile Having to do with touch
- Acute myocardial infarction A heart attack. The term 'myocardial infarction' focuses on the heart muscle, which is called the…
- Autonomic neuropathy Disease of the nerves affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular…
- Disease, Meniere A condition with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. Symptoms…
- Systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus: A chronic inflammatory condition caused by an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune…
- Methylmalonicaciduria An inherited metabolic (biochemical) disease that causes young children to become mentally retarded. The…