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Asthma, thermally induced
Asthma, thermally induced asthma: Asthma that is 'triggered' by vigorous physical activity. Exercise-induced asthma tends particularly to affect children and young adults (because of their high level of physical activity) but can occur at…
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Show more- Conjunctival fornix The fornix of the conjunctivae refers to loose arching folds connecting the conjunctival membrane lining the…
- Conjunctiva The excessive and uncontrollable use of foul or obscene language, including words related to feces (bowel…
- Total hip replacement Total hip replacement: Surgery in which the diseased ball and socket of the hip joint are completely removed…
- Kyphoscoliosis Combination of kyphosis and scoliosis (lateral curving of the spine). Part of good health maintenance is to…
- Suture See: SV40.
- Macroglobulinemia, Waldenstrom See: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- Abscess A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: > >A skin…
- Abrin A phytotoxin (plant poison) found in the seeds of a plant called the rosary pea or jequirity pea. These seeds…
- Gestational hypertension See: Hypertension, gestational
- Contraceptive, combined oral Commonly called 'the pill,' combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth…
- Chemotherapy, adjuvant Chemotherapy, adjuvant: Chemotherapy (drug therapy) that is given after tumor surgery. The idea underpinning…
- Anxiety disorder A chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension with physical symptoms…