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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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peripheral arterial disease (pad)
Health care; Women’s health
A common disorder in which the arteries supplying oxygen rich blood from the heart to a limb (typically one or both legs) are blocked. As a result, the organs do not get enough ...
Yeast infections
Health care; Women’s health
A common infection in women caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. It is normal to have some yeast in your vagina, but sometimes it can overgrow because of hormonal ...
chlamydia
Health care; Women’s health
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no symptoms, but chlamydia can cause serious damage a women's reproductive organs. When a woman does have symptoms, ...
genetic counseling
Health care; Women’s health
A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person’s family and personal medical history ...
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Health care; Women’s health
A complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts six months or longer, and does not improve with rest or is worsened by physical or mental activity. Other symptoms ...
immune system
Health care; Women’s health
A complex system in the body that recognizes and responds to potentially harmful substances, like infections, in order to protect the body.
emphysema
Health care; Women’s health
A condition caused by damage to the air sacs in the lungs. This damage keeps the body from getting enough oxygen. Symptoms include trouble breathing, cough, and trouble exercising ...
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