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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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alkalosis
Health care; Diseases
A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
necrosis
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process caused by the progressive degradative action of enzymes that is generally associated with severe cellular trauma. It is characterized by mitochondrial ...
inflammation
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions. It is usually manifested by typical signs of ...
infarction
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process consisting of a sudden insufficient blood supply to an area, which results in necrosis of that area. It is usually caused by a thrombus, an embolus, or a ...
sclerosis
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process consisting of hardening or fibrosis of an anatomical structure, often a vessel or a nerve.
choroidal neovascularization
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process consisting of the formation of new blood vessels in the choroid.
stress
Health care; Diseases
A pathological process resulting from the reaction of the body to external forces and abnormal conditions that tend to disturb the organism's homeostasis.
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