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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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ultrasound
Health care; Women’s health
A painless, harmless test that uses sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body on a screen. Also called sonography.
embryo
Health care; Women’s health
A period during pregnancy where the baby has rapid growth, and the main external features begin to take form.
lamaze
Health care; Women’s health
A philosophy of giving birth developed by Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze. The goal of Lamaze classes is to increase women's confidence in their ability to give birth. Lamaze classes teach ...
epilepsy
Health care; Women’s health
A physical disorder that involves recurrent seizures. It is caused by sudden changes in how the brain works.
disability
Health care; Women’s health
A physical or mental impairment that interferes with or prevents "normal" achievement in a particular function.
ectopic pregnancy
Health care; Women’s health
A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. It happens when a fertilized egg settles and grows in a place other than the inner lining of the uterus. Most happen in the fallopian tube, ...
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