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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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luteinizing hormone
Health care; Women’s health
A hormone that triggers ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum (empty follicle) to make progesterone.
progestin
Health care; Women’s health
A hormone that works by causing changes in the uterus. When taken with the hormone estrogen, progestin works to prevent thickening of the lining of the uterus. This is helpful for ...
osteoarthritis (OA)
Health care; Women’s health
A joint disease that mostly affects cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. The top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows ...
DNA test
Health care; Women’s health
A lab test in which a patient's DNA is tested. DNA is a molecule that has a person's genetic information and is found in every cell in a person's body.
social worker
Health care; Women’s health
A licensed clinical social worker (L.C.S.W.) is trained in psychotherapy and helps people with many different mental health and daily living problems to improve overall ...
septicemia
Health care; Women’s health
A life-threatening condition usually caused by bacteria. It happens when the body’s immune system overreacts and interferes with normal blood processes. This can cause clots which ...
sepsis
Health care; Women’s health
A life-threatening condition usually caused by bacteria. It happens when the body’s immune system overreacts and interferes with normal blood processes. This can cause clots which ...
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