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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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family physician

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A physician who is educated and trained in family practice.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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An agency within the U. S. Public Health Service, which is a part of the Department of Health and Human Services.

exacerbate

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To make worse. For example, smoking may exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus.

eyelash

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One of the familiar stiff hairs that project from the margin of the eyelid.

family history

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The family structure and relationships within the family, including information about diseases in family members.

diagnosis

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1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A conclusion or decision reached by diagnosis. The diagnosis is rabies. 3 The identification of any problem. The ...

drain

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A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or wick. As a verb, to allow fluid to be released from a confined area.