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Diabetes, type 2
One of the two major types of diabetes, the type in which the beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin but the body is unable to use it effectively because the cells of the body are resistant to the action of insulin. Although this type…
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- Hyperosmolarity In biochemistry, an osmolar concentration of the body fluids that is abnormally increased
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- Physical therapy A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients…
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