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Minerals medical terminology definition


Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including building bones, making hormones and regulating your heartbeat.

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Hay Fever medical terminology definition


Each spring, summer, and fall, trees, weeds and grasses release tiny pollen grains into the air. Some of the pollen ends up in your nose and throat. This can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever.

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Salmonella Infections medical terminology definition


Salmonella is the name of a group of bacteria. In the United States, it is the most common cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella occurs in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes on unwashed fruit and vegetables.

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Bone Cancer medical terminology definition


Cancer that starts in a bone is rare. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common.

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Edema medical terminology definition

Also called: Dropsy
Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body’s tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body.

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Drinking Water medical terminology definition


Every living creature needs clean and safe drinking water. How much do you need? It depends – your size, activity level and the weather all make a difference.

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Marfan Syndrome medical terminology definition

Also called: Arachnodactyly
Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs. One of these proteins is fibrillin. A problem with the fibrillin gene causes Marfan syndrome.

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Anesthesia medical terminology definition


If you are having surgery, your doctor will give you a drug called an anesthetic. Anesthetics reduce or prevent pain. There are four main types.

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Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service medical terminology definition


We all want high-quality health care, but it’s hard to know how to choose. There are many things to consider, including

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Hantavirus Infections medical terminology definition

Also called: HPS
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the disease if they breathe infected air or come into contact with rodents or their urine or droppings. You cannot catch it from people.

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