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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Prenatal Occurring or existing before birth. Prenatal care is the regular health care women should receive during…
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- Abortion, therapeutic An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or induced abortion. As opposed to…
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