Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, which can cause coughing, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms.
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Bradycardia
A slow heart rate, often defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute, potentially caused by underlying heart disease or other factors affecting cardiovascular health.
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Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids, often caused by infection or other factors affecting eye health.
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Biotin
A B-vitamin that plays a role in various physiological processes in the body, including energy metabolism and skin health.
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Biopsy
A diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination under a microscope to diagnose or monitor a medical condition.
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Biologic therapy
A type of treatment that uses living organisms or their products, such as antibodies or vaccines, to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections.
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Benign
A tumor or growth that is not cancerous and is unlikely to spread.
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Bell’s palsy
A temporary paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face, often caused by inflammation or compression of the facial nerve.
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Bariatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of obesity and related health problems.
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Bacteriology
The study of bacteria and their effects on the body.
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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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Audiometry
A diagnostic test that measures hearing acuity and sensitivity.
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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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Asthma
A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, resulting in wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
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Aspiration
The act of inhaling fluid or foreign material into the lungs.
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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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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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Artery
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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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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Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm.
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Antipyretic
A medication that is used to reduce fever.
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Antipsychotic
A medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
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