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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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refined grains
Health care; Women’s health
Whole grains that have been milled to give a finer texture and extend shelf-life. But the process also results in a loss of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Most refined ...
advance directives
Health care; Women’s health
Written instructions letting others know the type of care you want if you are seriously ill or dying. These include a living will and health care power of attorney.
uterine contractions
Health care; Women’s health
During the birthing process, a woman's uterus tightens, or contracts. Contractions can be strong and regular (meaning that they can happen every 5 minutes, every 3 minutes, and so ...
pelvic exam
Health care; Women’s health
During this exam, the doctor or nurse practitioner looks for redness, swelling, discharge, or sores on the outside and inside of the vagina. A Pap test tests for cell changes on ...
follicle
Health care; Women’s health
Each month, an egg develops inside the ovary in a fluid filled pocket called a follicle. This follicle releases the egg into the fallopian tube.
eating disorder
Health care; Women’s health
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, involve serious problems with eating. This could include an extreme decrease of food or ...
lactiferous sinuses
Health care; Women’s health
Enlarged portion of the mammary or milk duct where breast milk pools during breastfeeding. The sinuses are behind the areola and connect to the nipple.
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