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Health care

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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inflammatory bowel disease

Health care; Women’s health

Long-lasting problems that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

chronic

Health care; Women’s health

Long-lasting, such as a chronic illness or chronic disease.

voyeurism

Health care; Women’s health

Looking at sexual acts or naked people, often without their knowledge.

synthetic

Health care; Women’s health

Made in a lab and not from a natural source.

greenhouse gases

Health care; Women’s health

Many chemical compounds found in the Earth’s atmosphere act as “greenhouse gases.” These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere freely. When sunlight strikes the Earth’s ...

bipolar disorder

Health care; Women’s health

Medical illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. It is also known as manic-depressive illness. A person with bipolar disorder may switch from ...