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- Vaccination, Td Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as boosters for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus.
- Wilkins, Lawson American physician (1894-1963) who founded pediatric endocrinology. At Johns Hopkins Medical School in…
- Newborn screening Tests of newborns to screen for serious treatable diseases most of which are genetic. The newborn screening…
- SEM Scanning electron microscope
- ACL Anterior cruciate ligament
- Castration Removal of the sex glands, usually used to indicate removal of the male testicles
- Cardiologist A doctor who specializes in treating heart disorders
- Family physician A physician who is educated and trained in family practice. 'Family physicians possess unique attitudes…