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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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Health, industrial
A branch of public health concerned with the health and well-being of workers. Its aims are to eliminate hazards and reduce industrial fatigue in the workplace
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- Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome See: Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
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- Leg In popular usage, the leg extends from the top of the thigh down to the foot. However, in medical…
- HUGO Acronym for the Human Genome Organisation, the international organization of scientists involved in the Human…
- Ketonuria A condition in which abnormally high amounts of ketone bodies (a byproduct of the breakdown of cells) are…
- Palate The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate)
- Decease To depart from life; to die
- Forget me Street term for Rohypnol
- Mouth, dry See: Dry mouth