Abdominal computed tomography - Antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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a radiographic procedure that produces a detailed cross-section of the tissue structure within the abdomen

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abdominal computed tomography

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a noninvasive test used to visualize internal organs by using very high frequency sound waves

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abdominal ultrasound

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the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

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abdominocentesis

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the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function

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ablation

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the interruption or termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable

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abortion

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an injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away

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abrasion

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a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus

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abruptio placentae

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a closed pocket containing pus caused by a bacterial infection

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abscess

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a brief disturbance in brain function in which there is a loss of awareness often described as a staring episode

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absence seizure

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medications administered to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure

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ACE inhibitors

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analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not relieve inflammation

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acetaminophen

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inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress being placed on the tendon

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Achilles tendinitis

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a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum around the hair shaft

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acne vulgaris

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a brain tumor that develops adjacent to the cranial nerve running from the brain to the inner ear

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acoustic neuroma

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immunity obtained having had contagious disease

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acquired immunity

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the advanced stage of an HIV infection

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty

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acromegaly

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an excessive fear of heights

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acrophobia

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a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin

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actinic keratosis

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include bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, eating, and dressing

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activities of daily living (ADL’s)

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a traditional Chinese touch therapy involving finger pressure applied to specific areas of the body

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acupressure

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a traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin acupuncture needles to specific areas of the body

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acupuncture

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an abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth

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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

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sudden onset of kidney failure that may be caused by the kidneys not receiving enough blood to filter

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acute renal failure

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a life-threatening condition in which inflammation in the lungs and fluid in the alveoli lead to low levels of oxygen in the blood

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or practice

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addiction

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a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone

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Addison's disease

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surgical removal of a gland

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adenectomy

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inflammation of a gland

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adenitis

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carcinoma derived from glandular tissue

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adenocarcinoma

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benign tumor that arises from, or resembles, glandular tissue

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adenoma

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abnormal softening of a gland

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adenomalacia

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abnormal hardening of a gland

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adenosclerosis

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any disease or condition of a gland

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adenosis

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a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally

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adhesion

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cancer treatment used after the primary treatments have been completed to decrease the chance that a cancer will recur

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adjuvant therapy

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inflammation of the adrenal glands

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adrenalitis

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an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principle response for which the drug was taken

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adverse drug reaction

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excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking

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aerophagia

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discolorations caused by sun exposure

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age spots

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an excessive fear of environments where the person fears a panic might occur

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agoraphobia

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occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze

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airborne transmission

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the swelling and clogging of the bronchial tubes with mucus

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airway inflammation

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occurs when food or a foreign object partially or completely blocks the airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs

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airway obstruction

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a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises

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albinism

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the presence of the protein albumin in the urine

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albuminuria

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chronic alcohol dependence with specific signs and symptoms upon withdrawal

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alcoholism

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an abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone

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aldosteronism

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a substance that produces an allergic response in an individual

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allergen

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occurs when the body's immune system reacts to a harmless allergen as if it were a dangerous invader

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allergic reaction

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an allergic reaction to airborne allergens

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allergic rhinitis

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an overreaction by the body to a particular antigen

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allergy

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a transplant in which the recipient receives bone marrow from a compatible donor

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allogenic bone marrow transplant

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conventional medical practices and systems of health care

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allopathic medicine

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the partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp

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alopecia

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an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles, causing well-defined bald areas on the scalp or elsewhere on the body

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alopecia areata

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an uncommon condition characterized by the loss of all the hair on the scalp

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alopecia totalis

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the total loss of hair on all parts of the body

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alopecia universalis

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a general term for practices and systems of health care used in place of allopathic medicine

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alternative medicine

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a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language

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Alzheimer's disease

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dimness of vision or partial loss of sight, especially in one eye, without detectable disease of the eye

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amblyopia

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the abnormal absence of menstrual periods for three months or more

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amenorrhea

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any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina

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ametropia

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a memory disturbance marked by a total or partial inability to recall past experiences

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amnesia

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a surgical puncture to remove amniotic fluid to evaluate fetal health and to diagnose certain congenital disorders

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amniocentesis

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a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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a small crack-like sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement

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anal fissure

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a medication that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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analgesic

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a severe, systemic response to an allergen

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anaphylaxis

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a change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other

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anaplasia

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a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures

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anastomosis

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marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone, gradually beginning in the later 40s and progressing very gradually over several decades

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andropause

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a disorder characterized by lower than normal level of red blood cells in the blood

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anemia

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the absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain

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anesthesia

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medication used to induce anesthesia

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anesthetic

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a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery

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aneurysm

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the surgical removal of an aneurysm

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aneurysmectomy

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surgical suturing of an aneurysm

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aneurysmorrhaphy

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episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

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angina

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the process through which the tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply

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angiogenesis

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the film produced by angiography

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angiogram

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a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium

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angiography

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mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel

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angioplasty

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abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel

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angiostenosis

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the abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat

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anhidrosis

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a condition in which the pupils are unequal in size

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anisocoria

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a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae

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ankylosing spondylitis

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the loss of absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure

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ankylosis

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a deviation from what is regarded as normal

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anomaly

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the loss of appetite for food, especially when caused by a disease

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anorexia

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an eating disorder characterized by a false perception of body appearance that leads to a refusal to maintain a normal body weight

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anorexia nervosa

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the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum

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anoscopy

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the absence of ovulation when it would normally be expected

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anovulation

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the absence of oxygen from the body's tissues or organs despite adequate flow of blood

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anoxia

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medications to relieve indigestion or help peptic ulcers heal by neutralizing stomach acids

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antacids

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the form of pneumoconiosis caused by coal dust in the lungs

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anthracosis

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a contagious disease that can be transmitted through livestock

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anthrax

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cancer treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor

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antiangiogenesis

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medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

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antiarrhythmic

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develops when an antibiotic fails to kill all of the bacteria it targets. when this occurs, the surviving bacteria become resistant to that particular drug

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antibiotic-resistant bacteria