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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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laxative

Medical; Medicine

A medicine that is used for the treatment of chronic constipation. Laxatives are of different types depending upon the severity of constipation.

heart

Medical; Medicine

A hollow, pumplike organ of blood circulation, composed mainly of rhythmically contractile smooth muscle, located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left and ...

systolic blood pressure

Medical; Medicine

Top number in a blood pressure reading.

heart failure (HF)

Medical; Medicine

Inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs.

cardiovascular disease

Medical; Medicine

Class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins).

creatinine

Medical; Medicine

Breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle.

stable angina

Medical; Medicine

Chest pain or discomfort that typically occurs with activity or stress. Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) ...