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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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allergen
Health care; Women’s health
A foreign substance to the body's immune system that may cause an allergic reaction.
lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)
Health care; Women’s health
A form of birth control based on a period of natural infertility that occurs for a few months after pregnancy in breastfeeding mothers whose menstrual cycle has not yet returned.
aromatherapy
Health care; Women’s health
A form of complementary and alternative medicine in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and well-being.
acupuncture
Health care; Women’s health
A form of complementary and alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles thorugh the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.
candida
Health care; Women’s health
A fungus, called Candida albicans, that causes yeast infections like thrush in the mouth and throat, and in intestines and other parts of the body.
prostate gland
Health care; Women’s health
A gland in a man's reproductive system. It makes and stores seminal fluid. This fluid is released to form part of semen.
pancreas
Health care; Women’s health
A glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones, including insulin. The ...
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