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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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cervical cancer

Health care; Women’s health

Happens when normal cells in the cervix change into cancer cells. This change normally takes several years to happen, but it can also happen in a very short amount of time. Before ...

kidney stones

Health care; Women’s health

Hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney.

low birth weight

Health care; Women’s health

Having a weight at birth that is less than 2500 grams, or 5 pounds, 8 ounces.

biological

Health care; Women’s health

Having to do with, or related to, living things.

obesity

Health care; Women’s health

Having too much body fat. People with a body mass index of 30 or higher are obese.

ovarian reserve

Health care; Women’s health

Health of the ovaries and eggs. It is an important factor in female fertility and decreases with age.

body image

Health care; Women’s health

How a person feels about how she or he looks.