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What is the term for a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body?
What is post-abortion syndrome characterized by?
What is the term for a set of symptoms experienced in the period after an abortion?
What does 'abduction' refer to in a medical context?
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What is actinomycin used in the treatment of?
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What type of care is provided to patients with sudden severe illnesses or injuries?
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What is the cause of actinomycosis?
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Study Notes
Medical Dictionary Features
- Designed for individuals who need to check medical terms, especially for those in health-related areas who are not healthcare professionals or non-native English speakers.
- Headwords are explained in clear, straightforward English.
- Pronunciations, uncommon plurals, and verb forms are provided.
- Includes illustrations of basic anatomical terms.
Pronunciation Guide
- Uses symbols to show pronunciation of main words in the dictionary.
- Stress is indicated by a main stress mark () and a secondary stress mark ().
- Stress of the word changes according to its position in the sentence.
Medical Terms
Anatomical Terms
- Abduction: a set of symptoms experienced after an abortion, including guilt, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
- Abductor: a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body or away from a neighbouring part.
Medical Procedures
- Abortion: an operation to make a fetus leave the uterus during the first period of pregnancy.
- Abortive: not successful; an attempt that does not succeed.
Substances
- Absolute alcohol: alcohol that contains no water.
- Actinomycin: an antibiotic used in the treatment of children with cancer.
Diseases
- Actinomycosis: a fungal disease transmitted to humans from cattle, causing abscesses in the mouth and lungs (pulmonary actinomycosis) or in the ileum (intestinal actinomycosis).
Immunity
- Acquired immunity: an immunity acquired from having caught a disease or from immunization, not one that is congenital.
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): a condition in which the body's immune system is severely damaged.
Nerve Function
- Action potential: a temporary change in electrical potential that occurs between the inside and outside of a nerve or muscle fibre when a nerve impulse is sent.
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A comprehensive dictionary for medical terms, explaining each word in clear English, with pronunciations, uncommon plurals, and verb forms. Ideal for healthcare professionals and non-native English speakers.