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A. baumannii
Acinetobacter baumannii. See: Acinetobacter
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- Differentiation 1 The process by which cells become progressively more specialized; a normal process through which cells…
- AMD Age-related macular degeneration (which may also be abbreviated as ARMD)
- Defibrillator A device used to correct a dangerously abnormal heart rhythm, usually ventricular fibrillation, or to restart…
- Vasculitis Vasculitis: Plural: vasculitides. A general term for a group of diseases that feature inflammation of the…
- Fear of bees An abnormal and persistent fear of bees. A phobia can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively…
- Sociophobia Fear of social gatherings, fear of socializing, fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely…
- Excess selenium Too much selenium (selenosis) which may cause reversible balding and brittle nails, give a garlic odor to the…
- Aerobic exercise Brisk physical activity that requires the heart and lungs to work harder to meet the body's increased oxygen…