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ARMD
Age-related macular degeneration (which may also be abbreviated as AMD)
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- Syndrome, polycystic ovary See: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Analytic sensitivity The lowest level of a substance that can be detected by an analytic method
- Cheek The side of the face forming the side wall of the mouth. The cheek bone is part of the temporal bone of the…
- Cage, rib The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Epigenetic Something that affects a cell, organ or individual without directly affecting its DNA. An epigenetic change…
- Central fovea See: Fovea.
- Defect, atrial septal (ASD) A hole in the septum, the wall, between the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. Commonly called an ASD…
- Puncture, lumbar A lumbar puncture or 'LP' is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for the…
- Meningitis Inflammation of the meninges, usually due to a bacterial infection but sometimes from viral, protozoan, or…
- Piles 1. A term in use since the 15th century for hemorrhoids. 2. A street name for crack cocaine