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- Granary weevil A true weevil that is among the most destructive of all insects in stored grain and that is the culprit…
- Jerk, hypnic See: Hypnic jerk
- Immunization, measles Measles: See Immunization, MMR
- Anti-infective Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing…
- Osteochondritis dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans: A condition in which a fragment of bone in a joint is deprived of blood and…
- Low blood sugar A low blood level of the sugar glucose. Also called hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is only significant when it is…
- Barotrauma, otic See: Otic barotrauma
- American Association for Advancement of Science Spoken of as the 'triple-AS', the American Association for the Advancement of Science is an organization…
- Hepatic transplant See: Liver transplant
- Condom Although the word 'condom' usually refers to the male condom, there is also a female condom. Both male and…
- Ague A fever (such as from malaria) that is marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating recurring regular…