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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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lymph

Health care; Women’s health

The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infection and disease. Lymph tissue in the breast helps remove waste.

menstruating

Health care; Women’s health

The blood flow from the uterus that happens about every 4 weeks in a woman.

anus

Health care; Women’s health

The body opening from which stool passes from the lower end of the intestine and out of the body.

areola

Health care; Women’s health

The dark-colored skin on the breast that surrounds the nipple.

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Health care; Women’s health

The diagnosis given for the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation. Because most cases of SIDS occur when a baby ...