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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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meningitis

Health care; Women’s health

Infection which causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

bronchitis

Health care; Women’s health

Inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

tonsillitis

Health care; Women’s health

Inflammation of the tonsils, which are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth at the top of the throat. Tonsils help to filter out bacteria and other microorganisms to prevent ...

vaginitis

Health care; Women’s health

Inflammation of the vagina, often caused by infection. Symptoms can include vaginal itching, burning, pain, and discharge.

constipation

Health care; Women’s health

Infrequent or hard stools or difficulty passing stools.

stethoscope

Health care; Women’s health

Instrument used by health care professionals to detect sounds produced in the body. Commonly used to listen to your heartbeat to detect any heart-related problems and to listen to ...