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AIDS

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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Antibodies

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Plasma proteins(also known as immunoglobins)

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B cells

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Lymphocytes- these destroy pathogens

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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Hodgkin’s disease

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Form of cancer usually arising from the lymph nodes

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IgG, IgA, Igm, IgD, IgE

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Immunoglobins

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Immunoglobins

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Plasma proteins (also known as antibodies)

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Interferons

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Protects cells from virus

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Interstitial fluid

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Fluid within cells

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Lymph

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Clear water

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Lymph fluid

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Fluid in vessels

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MS

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Multiple Sclerosis

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NK (Natural Killer cells)

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Present in spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow and blood

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Pathogens

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Bacteria, viruses, parasites and micro-organisms.

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Phagocytes

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Cells that consume or eat

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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SLE

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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T cells

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Lymphocytes- thymus cells

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Eryth/o

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Red

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Cyan/o

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Blue

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Leuc/o

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White

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Polio

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Grey

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Xanth/o

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Yellow

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Melan/o

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Black or dark pigment

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Psych/o

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Mind

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-iatry

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Doctor/ medical treatment

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Psychiatry

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Medical treatment of the mind

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Psychiatrist

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Specialist in the study of the mind

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Psychosis

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Abnormal condition of the mind

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Neurosis

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Mental condition believed to arise from stress and anxiety

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Psychopath

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Specific type of personality disorder; antisocial behaviour

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Psychologist

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Specialist in the study of human behaviour (not usually medically qualified)

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Psychosomatic

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Pertaining to the mind and body

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Somia

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Body

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Psychotherapy

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Treatment by talking to resolve problems

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EEG

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Electroencephalography

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Electroencephalography

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Measurement that records the brainwaves generated by the cerebrum or cortex, can diagnose epilepsy, infections and tumours

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Epilepsy

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Disordered electrical activity of the brain that produces a fit

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Epilep/t/o

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Seizure

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AEDs

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Anti-epileptic Drugs

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Psychotropic drugs

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Capable of affecting the mind, emotions and behaviour

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Phren/i/o

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Mind/phrenic nerve

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ADD

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Attention deficit disorder

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Affective

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Conditions which affect mood

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Anhedonia

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No longer gains pleasure from previous activities

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ASD (psychiatry)

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Bipolar disorder

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Alternating mania and depression

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Catatonia

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State of stupor, outbursts of excitement, or stranger posture

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Catharsis

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Outlet of repressed emotion

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Cognitive therapy

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Changes negative behavioural thinking- instead of treatment

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Delirium

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Mental excitement resulting from hallucinations

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Delusion

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False belief

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Doraphobia

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Fear of fur

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Echolalia

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Repetition of overheard words

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Euphoria

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Exaggerated sense of wellbeing

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Hypochondria

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Preoccupation with imagined illnesses

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Limbic system

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Area of the brain concerned with memory and emotional control

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Melatonin

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Hormone which depresses the mood and mental ability

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Narcoleptic

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An anti-psychotic drug used to treat psychosis

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Nosophobia

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Fear of disease

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Nyctophobia

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Fear of darkness

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OCD

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

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Panic attacks

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Anxiety results in changes to body e.g. increased heart rate

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Panphobia

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Fear of everything

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Paranoia

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Delusions, often of persecution

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Phobia

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Irrational fear

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Phobophobia

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Fear of phobias

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PTSD

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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SAD

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Seasonal affective disorder (caused by lack of light)

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Schizoid

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Split personality, but not as in schizophrenia

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Spastic

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Damage to motor area of the brain

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SSRI

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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor

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Stupor

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Not fully conscious

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Tourette’s syndrome

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Bouts of ‘tic’ disorders- involuntary use of language

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Trichophobia

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A fear of hair

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Ace-inhibitor

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Drug to treat hypertension

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Anaesthetic

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Drug for removal of feeling

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Analgesic

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Drug for relief of pain

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Antacid

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Substance to neutralise stomach acid

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Antibiotic

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Drug that kills bacteria

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Anticoagulant

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Drug to reduce blood clots

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Antidepressant

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Drug to lift patient’s mood

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Anti-emetic

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Drug to reduce nausea/ vomiting

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Antifungal

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Drug to kill fungus

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Antihistamine

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Drug to reduce the production of histamine

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Antihypertensive

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Drug to reduce blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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Drug to reduce inflammation

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Anti-obesity

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Drug to help reduce weight

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Antipsychotic

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Quietens patients disturbed by mania or hallucinations

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Antipyretic

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Drug that reduces temperature/ fever

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Antispasmodic

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Drug that reduces muscle spasm

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Antitussic

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Drug to reduce cough

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Anxiolytic

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Drug to reduce anxiety

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Beta-blocker

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Drug to reduce high blood pressure

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Bronchodilator

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Drug to dilate the bronchial tubes (to treat asthma)

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Calcium channel blocker

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Drug to reduce high blood pressure

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Carminative

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Drug to reduce flatulence

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Chemotherapy

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Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells

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Contraceptive

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Drug to prevent conception

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Cytotoxic

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Drug to kill malignant cells

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Decongestant

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Drug to relieve congestion of mucus

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Depressant

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Drug to depress the function of the central nervous system

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Diuretic

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Drug to increase the production of urine

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Expectorant

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Liquid drug that forces coughing of secretions from respiratory tract

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Hypnotic

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Drug used to induce natural sleep

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Laxative

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Drug used to evacuate the bowel

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Myotics

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Drug to constrict the pupil of the eye

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Narcotic

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Drug derived from opium to induce a deep sleep

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Prophylactic

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Substance used to prevent disease

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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

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Drug that inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

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Sedatives

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Drug used to lower function

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Statins

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Drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood

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Steroids

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Drugs that contain hormones

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Stimulant

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Drug that increases the function of the central nervous system

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Tranquilliser

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Drug that reduces anxiety

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Vaccine

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Administered to prevent disease

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BNF

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British National Formulary

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CD/ cd

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Controlled drug

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COC

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Combined oral contraceptive

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e/c

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Enteric coated

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g

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Grams

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g/l

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Grams per litre

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GSL

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General sales licence

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im
i/m
IM

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Intramuscular

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iv
i/v
IV

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Intravenous

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L/ l

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Litre

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liq

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Liquid

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MIMS

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Monthly index of medical specialties

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MODA

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Misuse of drugs act

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neb

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By nebuliser

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ng

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Nanogram

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NP

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Proper name

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oc/occ

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For the eyes

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om/ mane

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Every morning

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on/nocte

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Every night

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P

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Pharmacy

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pess

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Pessary, for the vagina

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pH

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Measurement of acidity

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poc/ POC

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For the eyes

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POM

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Prescription only medicine

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PR/ pr

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Per rectum

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PV/ pv

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Per vagina

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rep

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Repeat

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Rx

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Take/recipe/treatment - prescription

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s/c

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Sugarcoated

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s. c.

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Subcutaneously

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SI

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System of international units

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suppos

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Suppositaries

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tds/tid

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Three times daily

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5-ASA drugs

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Aminosalicylic acid

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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome

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A&E

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Accident and emergency

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AMD

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Age-related macular degeneration

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AN

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Ante-natal

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ANS

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Autonomic nervous system

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AR

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Aortic regurgitation

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ASD

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Atrial septal defect

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A&W

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Alive and well

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BMI

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Body mass index

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BPV

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Benign positional vertigo

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BSO

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Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy

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CEA

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Carcinoembryonic antigen

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CPAP

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Continuous positive airway pressure

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CSOM

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Chronic secretory otitis media

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CTO

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Chronic total occlusion

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Db

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Decibels

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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EBUS

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Endobronchial ultrasound

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eGFR

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Estimated glomerular filtration rate

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EGFR

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Epidermal growth factor receptor - mutation

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EMU

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Emergency medical unit

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ERPC

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Evacuation of retained products of conception

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FNA

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Fine needle aspiration

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FOL

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Fibre optic laryngoscooy

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GC

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General condition

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GORD

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Gastro-oesophagal reflux disease

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GSC

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Glasgow coma scale

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LOC

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Loss of consciousness

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MDT

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Multidisciplinary team meeting

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NASH

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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

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NP

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New patient

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NSCLC

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Non-small cell lung cancer

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NSTEMI

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Non-ST segment myocardial infarction

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ODG

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Oesophagoduodenogastroscopy

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PE

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Pulmonary embolus

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PERLA

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Pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation

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PCI

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Percutaneous coronary intervention

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PDT

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Photodynamic therapy

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PND

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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea

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PNS

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Post nasal space

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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PS

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Performance status

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RCT

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Root canal treatment

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SABR

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Stereotactic ablative radiosurgery/therapy

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SCC

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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SCLC

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Small cell lung cancer

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SMR

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Sub-mucous resection

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SVT

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Supraventricular tachycardia

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TATT

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Tired all the time

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TOE (used in context)

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Tender on examination

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TOP

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Termination of pregnancy

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TOE

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Trans-oesophagal echocardiogram

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TRUS

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Trans-rectal ultrasound scan

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Tx

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Treatment

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VH

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Vaginal hysterectomy

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VSD

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Ventricular septal defect

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ChB
BChir
BS
BCh

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Bachelor of surgery

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BM

MB

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Bachelor of medicine

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BDS

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Bachelor of dental surgery

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BSc

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Bachelor of science

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MSc

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Master of science

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MRCP

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Master of the Royal College of Physicians

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FRCS

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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (not addressed as Dr. but Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss

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FRCA

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Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

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FRCR

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Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists

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FRCS Orth

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Fellowship of orthopaedic surgeons

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FRCPsych

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Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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MRCOG

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Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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MRCPath

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Member of the Royal College of Pathologists

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Mch

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Master of surgery

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MRCGP

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Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

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MD

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Doctor of medicine

Medical Terminology BSMSA (45 decks)

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