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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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Acarus balatus

Medical; Medicine

A tropical species of mite that causes a particularly severe type of scabies-like irritation.

subacute

Medical; Medicine

Between acute and chronic; denoting the course of a disease of moderate duration or severity.

monobasic

Medical; Medicine

Denoting an acid with only one replaceable hydrogen atom, or only one replaced hydrogen atom.

Barton fracture

Medical; Medicine

Fracture of the distal radius with volar subluxation or dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.

Barnes dystrophy

Medical; Medicine

Rare form of muscular dystrophy in which formerly overly strong muscle weakens and atrophies.

detachable balloon

Medical; Medicine

A small balloon, attached to the tip of a catheter, which can be released to occlude a vessel.

barognosis

Medical; Medicine

Ability to appreciate the weight of objects, or to differentiate objects of different weights.