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asbestos
Health care; General
A fibrous material used to make fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing and filters. Asbestos has been linked to a type of lung cancer.
asthma
Health care; General
A chronic disorder characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and tightness of the chest.
astigmatism
Health care; General
An irregularity in the curvature of the lens of the eye, resulting in a blurry or distorted image.
atelectasis
Health care; General
Collapsed lung. May occur following surgery or after a rib fracture.
atherosclerosis
Health care; General
A form of arteriosclerosis caused by fatty deposits in the arteries.
