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Health care
Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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blood transfusion
Health care; Women’s health
The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (donor) into another person's bloodstream (recipient). Most times, it is done to replace blood cells or blood products lost ...
menopause
Health care; Women’s health
The transition in a woman's life when production of the hormone estrogen in her body falls permanently to very low levels, the ovaries stop producing eggs, and menstrual periods ...
ureter
Health care; Women’s health
The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. You have two ureters, one for each kidney.
anesthesia
Health care; Women’s health
The use of medicine to prevent the feeling of pain or another sensation during surgery or other procedures that might be painful.
speech therapy
Health care; Women’s health
Therapy aimed to help a person with a speech or language disorder or problem to restore basic speech skills.
occupational therapy
Health care; Women’s health
Therapy aimed to restore a person's basic skills, such as bathing and dressing.
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