Antibody
A protein produced by the immune system in response to a specific antigen, such as a virus or bacteria.
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Anticoagulant
A medication that helps prevent blood clots.
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Antidepressant
A medication that is used to treat depression and other mood disorders.
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Antigen
A substance that triggers an immune response, such as a virus or bacteria.
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Antigenic drift
A process in which viruses undergo minor genetic changes over time, making them less susceptible to the immune system’s recognition.
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Antihistamine
A medication that is used to treat allergies and allergic reactions.
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Antipsychotic
A medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
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Antipyretic
A medication that is used to reduce fever.
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Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm.
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Arteriosclerosis
A group of disorders characterized by the hardening and thickening of the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow and potential damage to organs and tissues.
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Artery
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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Arthroscopy
A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light on the end to examine or perform surgery on a joint.
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Aseptic technique
A method of infection control that helps prevent the spread of germs and bacteria during medical procedures.
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Aspiration
The act of inhaling fluid or foreign material into the lungs.
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Asthma
A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, resulting in wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
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Atherosclerosis
A progressive disease characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow and potential damage to organs and tissues.
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Audiometry
A diagnostic test that measures hearing acuity and sensitivity.
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Autoimmune disease
A condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damage.
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Bacteriology
The study of bacteria and their effects on the body.
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Abdominoplasty
A surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, often performed to improve appearance or treat medical conditions such as abdominal hernias or diastasis recti.
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Abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
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Acromegaly
A hormonal disorder characterized by the excessive production of growth hormone, leading to enlarged hands, feet, and other body parts, as well as other health problems affecting the bones and organs.
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