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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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dystonia
Health care; Diseases
The dystonias are movement disorders in which sustained muscle contractions caus twisting and repetitive movements of abnormal postures. The movements, which are involuntary and ...
dystrophy
Health care; Diseases
A wasting of body tissues, of genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.
elephantiasis
Health care; Diseases
A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.
fracture
Health care; Diseases
A medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.
gangrene
Health care; Diseases
The death of body tissue due to the loss of blood supply to that tissue, sometimes permitting bacteria to invade it and accelerate its decay.
joint
Health care; Diseases
A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage.
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