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Relating to the development, production and marketing of drugs that are legal and licensed for use as medication.

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jaundice

Health care; Vaccines

Yellowing of the skin and eyes. This condition is often a symptom of hepatitis infection.

lesion

Health care; Vaccines

An abnormal change in the structure of an organ, due to injury or disease.

live vaccine

Health care; Vaccines

A vaccine in which live virus is weakened (attenuated) through chemical or physical processes in order to produce an immune response without causing the severe effects of the ...

lupus

Health care; Vaccines

A disease characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue (which supports and connects all parts of the body). Chronic swelling of the connective tissue causes damage to ...

lyme disease

Health care; Vaccines

A bacterial disease transmitted by infected ticks. Human beings may come into contact with infected ticks during outdoor activities (camping, hiking). Symptoms include fatigue, ...

lymphocytes

Health care; Vaccines

Small white blood cells that help the body defend itself against infection. These cells are produced in bone marrow and develop into plasma cells which produce antibodies. Also ...

macrophage

Health care; Vaccines

A large cell that helps the body defend itself against disease by surrounding and destroying foreign organisms (viruses or bacteria).