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Show more- Measles encephalitis Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) occurs in perhaps 1 in 1,000 cases of measles, starting (up to 3…
- Serum hepatitis Hepatitis B.
- ACEI ACE inhibitor
- Ligament, medial collateral knee The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Atrophic vaginitis Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Athleats feet See: Athlete's foot
- ACNM The American College of Nurse-Midwives. See: Nurse-midwife
- Third degree burn See: Burn, third degree
- Endocardium The lining of the interior surface of the heart chambers. The endocardium consists of a layer of endothelial…
- Overbreathing See: Hyperventilation
- Pulled elbow See: Nursemaid's elbow
- ACL Anterior cruciate ligament