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The act of inhaling fluid or foreign material into the lungs.

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.

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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.

Abnormal heart rhythm.

A medication that is used to reduce fever.

A medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.

A process in which viruses undergo minor genetic changes over time, making them less susceptible to the immune system’s recognition.

A substance that triggers an immune response, such as a virus or bacteria.

A medication that is used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

A medication that helps prevent blood clots.

A protein produced by the immune system in response to a specific antigen, such as a virus or bacteria.

A medication that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

A bacterial infection that can affect the skin, lungs, or gastrointestinal system, and can be potentially life-threatening.

Refers to the front of the body or a body part.

A medication that neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

A bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel, which can potentially rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding.

A deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.