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MDMA
Abbreviation for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine. See: Ecstasy
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- Women's Health Initiative A hospital for the exclusive use of women. The first hospital called by that name was the Woman's Hospital of…
- Seven day diet The Seven day diet is any weight loss plan designed to be followed for seven days at a time. There are many…
- Incisional biopsy A biopsy in which only a sample of the suspicious tissue is cut into (incised) and removed for purposes of…
- CK The military designation for cyanogen chloride. See: Cyanide
- Toenail, ingrown A common disorder, particularly on the big (great) toe. The corner of the nail curves down into the skin…
- Ovary, polycystic See: Polycystic ovary syndrome
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