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Senescence
Aging, the process of becoming old, or the state of being old. As we age, we senesce. No known substance can extend life, but here are some useful tips for improving the chances of living a long time and staying healthy: > >Eat a balanced…
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- Change of life The change of life is the menopause, the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop…
- Total hysterectomy Hysterectomy: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a complete hysterectomy
- PLP1 The gene encoding proteolipid protein, or lipophilin, the primary constituent of myelin. The PLP1 gene is on…
- Bypass, coronary See: Coronary artery bypass graft.
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome A disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to vibration, specifically to the hands and forearms while using…
- Emetic Something that causes emesis, that makes you want to vomit. For example, ipecac is an emetic. From the Greek…
- Secondhand smoke Also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). See: ETS
- Flexner Report 'Medical Education in the United States and Canada', quite possibly the most important written document in…
- Disease, inflammatory bowel A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by inflammation of the bowel -- the large or small…
- Chandipura virus A virus that causes fever, symptoms similar to those of flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the…
- ECG Abbreviation for electrocardiogram or EKG. The K is from 'kardio' (in German)