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Ab-
Prefix meaning 'from, away from, off' as in abduction (movement of a limb away from the midline of the body), ablate (carry or cut away), abnormal (away from normal), absorb (to suck away). Ab in Latin means 'from.' 'Abs' in the plural is…
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- Patellar tendonitis A common injury to the patellar tendon. Also called patellar tendonopathy or jumper's knee because it often…
- Surgery, plastic The field of surgery concerned with reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of…
- Ablation, endometrial Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it…
- Gesundheit Interjection used to wish 'good health,' especially to someone who has sneezed. In this situation, Gesundheit…
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) ELISA stands for 'enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.' This is a rapid immunochemical test that involves an…
- Aqueduct A channel for the passage of fluid.
- Vaccine, meningococcal A vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and…
- Rehydration The process of restoring lost water to the body tissues and fluids. Prompt rehydration is imperative whenever…