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Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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epidemic

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The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community or region during a given time period. A sudden severe outbreak of a disease such as SARS. From the ...

esophagus

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The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lies between the trachea (windpipe) and the spine. It passes down the neck, pierces the diaphragm just ...

leptin

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A hormone that has a central role in fat metabolism. Leptin was originally thought to be a signal to lose weight but it may, instead, be a signal to the brain that there is fat on ...

laparoscope

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A narrow surgical telescope, usually 5 mm (1/4") to 10 mm (1/2") in diameter, that can be inserted into the abdomen through a very small incision. A small video camera is usually ...

laparoscopic

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Abbreviated “Lap. ” Operation performed using a laparoscope, a thin fiber-optic scope introduced into a body cavity through 4 or 5 small stab wounds.

laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

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This is a surgery that is minimal evasive and it can be reversible for obesity. This surgery puts an adjustable silicone band around a portion of the stomach so that the size of ...

lungs

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The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon dioxide from and bring oxygen to the blood. There is a right and left lung.