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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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thalassemia
Health care; Women’s health
A group of blood diseases, that are inherited, which affect a person's hemoglobin and cause anemia. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and nutrients to ...
eczema
Health care; Women’s health
A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching and may occur over a long period ...
glaucoma
Health care; Women’s health
A group of diseases that can damage your eye’s optic nerve. It usually results from a build up of fluid. Glaucoma can lead to blindness if not treated.
estrogen
Health care; Women’s health
A group of female hormones that are responsible for the development of breasts and other secondary sex characteristics in women. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and other body ...
interferon
Health care; Women’s health
A group of proteins with a carbohydrate component, which is produced by different cell types in response to an exposure of a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that prevents ...
dementia
Health care; Women’s health
A group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. Symptoms may include memory loss, confusion, personality changes, and difficulty with normal activities like eating ...
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Health care; Women’s health
A group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle that occur in the week or two weeks before menstruation. The symptoms usually go away after menstruation begins and can include ...
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