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Polyphenol
A kind of chemical that (at least in theory) may protect against some common health problems and possibly certain effects of aging. Polyphenols act as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage caused by free…
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- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Fever: A viral disease characterized by hemorrhage (bleeding) and fever. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever…
- Internist A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. This specialty, called internal…
- Disease, Legg See Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Hypnosis A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use of therapeutic suggestion…
- Physical therapist A person trained and certified by a state or accrediting body to design and implement physical therapy…
- Nasal septum The dividing wall within the nose. The nasal septum runs down the middle of the nose creating two sides to…
- Infantile beriberi Disease in infants due to deficiency of thiamine. This disease is well-known in undeveloped countries among…
- Coronary artery spasm A spasm (a sudden constriction) of one of the coronary arteries depriving the (myocardium (the heart muscle)…
- Vaginal contraceptive sponge A contraceptive device that is donut-shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol-9) and is…
- Sydenham, Thomas (1624-1689) Great English physician who has been called the 'English Hippocrates' and the 'father of English…