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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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Down syndrome

Health care; Women’s health

Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause for mild to moderate mental retardation and related medical problems. It is caused by a chromosomal abnormality. For an unknown ...

antihistamines

Health care; Women’s health

Drugs that are used to prevent or relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies by preventing the action of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. ...

antiretroviral drugs

Health care; Women’s health

Drugs that inhibit the ability of HIV or other types of retroviruses to multiply in the body.

antibiotics

Health care; Women’s health

Drugs used to fight many infections caused by bacteria. Some antibiotics are effective against only certain types of bacteria; others can effectively fight a wide range of ...

radioactive drugs

Health care; Women’s health

Drugs used to look at the internal organs of the body or to treat certain diseases like cancer.

atopic dermatitis

Health care; Women’s health

Dry and itchy skin, caused by certain diseases, irritating substances, allergies, or a person’s genetic makeup.

mammary ducts

Health care; Women’s health

Ducts in the breast that carry milk to the lactiferous sinuses and the nipple.