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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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panic disorder
Health care; Women’s health
An anxiety disorder in which a person suffers from sudden attacks of fear and panic. The attacks may occur without a known reason, but many times they are triggered by events or ...
pressure sore
Health care; Women’s health
An area of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. Also called bed sores.
nipple shield
Health care; Women’s health
An artificial latex or silicone nipple used over the mother's nipple during nursing.
systemic lupus erythematosus
Health care; Women’s health
An autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain.
binge eating disorder
Health care; Women’s health
An eating disorder caused by a person being unable to control the need to overeat.
bulimia nervosa
Health care; Women’s health
An eating disorder caused by a person consuming an extreme amount of food all at once followed by self-induced vomiting or other purging.
anorexia nervosa
Health care; Women’s health
An eating disorder caused by a person having a distorted body image and not consuming the appropriate calorie intake resulting in severe weight loss.
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