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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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adjuvant therapy

Medical; Medicine

Treatment given as an adjunct to another medical intervention, for example surgery.

adverse reaction

Medical; Medicine

An unwanted, negative consequence associated with the use of a medicine.

agonist

Medical; Medicine

A substance capable of binding to a molecular target to initiate or enhance a physiological reaction.

allergic rhinitis

Medical; Medicine

An allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen or dust.

analgesia

Medical; Medicine

The inability to feel pain whilst conscious.

angina

Medical; Medicine

Chest pain/discomfort caused by lack of oxygen to the heart muscles through reduced blood fl ow in the coronary arteries.

antagonist

Medical; Medicine

A substance capable of binding to a molecular target to neutralise or counteract a physiological reaction.