List of technical and popular medical terms: English (a)
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a cancer (pop) , epithelioma
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a blood-clotting protein (pop) ,
fibrin
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a nerve complaint (pop) ,
vagotonia
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a STD (pop) , urethritis
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a runny nose (pop) ,
rhinorrhoea
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abdomen , gut (pop)
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abdominal , gut-related
(pop)
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abdominal gas (pop) ,
meteorism
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aberrant , irregular (pop)
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ability to influence (pop) ,
dominance
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ability to contract (pop) ,
contractility
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ability to move spontaneously (pop) ,
motility
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able to split molecules (pop) ,
proteolytic
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abnormal (pop) , abnormal
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abnormal , abnormal (pop)
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abnormal passage (pop) ,
fistula
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abnormal pigmentation (pop) ,
melanosis
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abnormal increase in blood volume (pop) ,
hypervolaemia
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abnormal tissue change (pop) ,
metaplasia
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abnormal bone thickening (pop) ,
hyperostosis
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abnormality of development (pop) ,
dysplasia
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abnormally small urine output (pop) ,
oliguria
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abortion (pop) , abortion
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abortion , abortion (pop)
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above the heart chambers (pop) ,
supraventricular
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abrasion , graze (pop)
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abrupt , sudden (pop)
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abscess (pop) , abscess
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abscess , abscess (pop)
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absence , mild epilepsy (pop)
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absorbing again (pop) ,
reabsorption
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absorption (pop) ,
absorption
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absorption , absorption
(pop)
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abstinence , going without
(pop)
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accidental (pop) , accidental
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accidental , accidental (pop)
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accommodation , adjustment
(pop)
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accumulation , build-up
(pop)
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acidity (pop) , acidity
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acidity , acidity (pop)
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acidosis , high blood acidity
(pop)
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acne (pop) , acne
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acne , acne (pop)
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acoustic nerve-related (pop) ,
cochlear
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acrocyanosis , blueness
(pop)
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ACTH , hormone (pop)
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acting like adreniline (pop) ,
adrenergic
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action of drugs in thd body (pop) ,
pharmacokinetic
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activate (pop) , activate
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activate , activate (pop)
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active (pop) , active
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active , active (pop)
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activity (pop) , activity
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activity , activity (pop)
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acuity , sharpness (pop)
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acute , severe (pop)
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acute kidney inflammation (pop) ,
glomerulonephritis
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adaptation (pop) , adaptation
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adaptation , adaptation (pop)
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addiction (pop) , addiction
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addiction , addiction (pop)
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adding water to split a compound (pop) ,
hydrolysis (niet: hydrolyse)
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adding oxygen (pop) ,
oxidation
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adding water (pop) ,
hydration
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additional (pop) , additional
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additional , additional (pop)
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additive (pop) , additive
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additive , additive (pop)
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adenitis , gland inflammation
(pop)
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adenoma , non-cancerous tumour
(pop)
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adequate , adequate (pop)
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adequate (pop) , adequate
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adhesion , sticking (pop)
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adjustment (pop) ,
accommodation
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adjuvant , stiumulator (pop)
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adnexitis , fallopian tube/ovary
inflammation (pop)
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adolescent (pop) , adolescent
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adolescent , adolescent (pop)
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adrenaline-blocking (pop) ,
adrenolytic
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adrenergic , acting like adreniline
(pop)
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adrenolytic , adrenaline-blocking
(pop)
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adsorption , sticking to a surface
(pop)
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adult (pop) , adult
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adult , adult (pop)
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adverse , harmful (pop)
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advice , advice (pop)
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advice (pop) , advice
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aerobic , with oxygen (pop)
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aerophagy , air swallowing
(pop)
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aerosol (pop) , aerosol
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aerosol , aerosol (pop)
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aetiology , study of disease cause
(pop)
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affecting the heart most (pop) ,
cardioselective
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affecting musculat contractions (pop) ,
inotropic
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affecting surface tension (pop) ,
tensioactive
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affecting blood vessels (pop) ,
vasoactive
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affinity , attraction (pop)
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after dinner (pop) ,
postprandial
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after childbirth (pop) ,
postpartum
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afterload , afterload (pop)
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afterload (pop) , afterload
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agalactia , not producing milk
(pop)
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agammaglobulinaemia , immune
deficiency (pop)
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ageing (pop) , hypotrophy
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agent , substance (pop)
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aggravation , worsening
(pop)
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aggregation , joining (pop)
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aggressiveness (pop) ,
aggressiveness
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aggressiveness , aggressiveness
(pop)
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agitation , anxiety (pop)
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agonist , prime mover (pop)
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agranulocytosis , bone marrow
poisoning (pop)
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air swallowing (pop) ,
aerophagy
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airtight (pop) , hermetic
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akathisia , ants in your pants
(pop)
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akinesia , lack of movement
(pop)
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albumin , water-soluble blood protein
(pop)
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alcoholism (pop) ,
alcoholism
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alcoholism , alcoholism
(pop)
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alert (pop) , alert
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alert , alert (pop)
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alimentary , digestion-related
(pop)
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alkaline (pop) , alkaline
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alkaline , alkaline (pop)
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alkaloid , bitter plant poison
(pop)
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alkalosis , high blood alkalinity
(pop)
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alkylate , anti-cancer treatment
(pop)
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allergen , substance causing allergy
(pop)
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allergic , allergic (pop)
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allergic (pop) , allergic
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allergic reaction (pop) ,
atopic
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allergy (pop) , allergy
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allergy , allergy (pop)
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alopecia , baldness (pop)
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altered awarenss of pain due to drugs (pop) ,
neuroleptanalgesia
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alternate , alternate (pop)
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alternate (pop) , alternate
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alternative (pop) , alternative
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alternative , alternative (pop)
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alveolitis , lung inflammation
(pop)
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amblyopia , sight problems
(pop)
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ambulant , walking (pop)
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amenorrhoea , lack of periods
(pop)
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amine , organic compound containing
nitrogen (pop)
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amino acid polymer (pop) ,
polypeptide
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aminoacid , protein building block
(pop)
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amnesia , amnesia (pop)
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amnesia (pop) , amnesia
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amnion , sack containing the fetus
(pop)
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ampoule , small sealed flask
(pop)
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an enzyme (pop) ,
transaminase
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anabolic , body-building
(pop)
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anaemia (pop) , anaemia
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anaemia , anaemia (pop)
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anaemic (pop) , ferriprive
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anaerobic , without oxygen
(pop)
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anaesthesia , deadening of sensation
(pop)
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anaesthetic , drug to deaden sensation
(pop)
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anal , anal (pop)
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anal (pop) , anal
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analeptic , pick-me-up (pop)
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analgesic , pain-killer (pop)
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analogous , similar (pop)
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analysis , analysis (pop)
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analysis (pop) , analysis
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analytical test (pop) , assay
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anamnesis , remembering
(pop)
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anaphylactic , severe allergic
response-related (pop)
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anastomosis , connection between two
vessels or tubes (pop)
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anatomical , body-related
(pop)
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androgenic , masculine (pop)
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anergia , inactivity (pop)
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aneurysm , swelling in artery wall
(pop)
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angiitis , blood vessel inflammation
(pop)
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angina (pop) , angina
pectoris
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angina pectoris , angina
(pop)
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angina-related (pop) ,
anginal
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anginal , angina-related
(pop)
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angioedema , skin blistering
(pop)
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angioneurotic , vein neuron disorder
(pop)
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angle (pop) , presentation
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anhydrous , without water
(pop)
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anionic , with an anion (pop)
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anisocoria , different sized eyes
(pop)
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anogenital , anus and genital-related
(pop)
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anomaly , anomaly (pop)
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anomaly (pop) , anomaly
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anorectal , back passage-related
(pop)
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anorexia , anorexia (pop)
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anorexia (pop) , anorexia
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anosmia , lack of sense of smell
(pop)
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anovulatory , without producing an
egg (pop)
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anoxia , total lack of oxygen
(pop)
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antacid , indegestion remedy
(pop)
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antagonist , substance tending to nullify
effects of another (pop)
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antecedent , forerunner
(pop)
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anterograde , moving forward
(pop)
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anthelmintic , anti-worm drug
(pop)
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anthrax , anthrax (pop)
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anthrax (pop) , anthrax
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anti-cancer drug (pop) ,
antimitotic
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anti-cancer treatment (pop) ,
alkylate
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anti-bacteria drug (pop) ,
bactericide
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anti-inflammatory (pop) ,
antiexudative
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anti-cancer drug (pop) ,
antitumour
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anti-worm drug (pop) ,
anthelmintic
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anti-cancer drug (pop) ,
antineoplastic
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anti-TB drug (pop) ,
tuberculostatic
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anti-spasm (pop) ,
spasmolytic
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antiacid , indigestion remedy
(pop)
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antiallergic , bacteria-destroying
substance (pop)
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antibiogramme , part of cancer
treatment (pop)
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antibiotherapy , treatment with
antibiotics (pop)
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antibiotic (pop) , antibiotic
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antibiotic (pop) ,
bacteriostatic
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antibiotic , antibiotic (pop)
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antibody , antibody (pop)
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antibody (pop) , antibody
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anticholinergic , anticholinergic
(pop)
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anticholinergic (pop) ,
anticholinergic
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anticoagulant , substance that prevents
blood clotting (pop)
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anticonvulsant , substance to stop
convulsions (pop)
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antidepressant , tranquilizer
(pop)
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antidiabetic , diabetes drug
(pop)
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antidiuretic , substance to slow urine
formation (pop)
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antidopaminergic , antidopaminergic
(pop)
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antidopaminergic (pop) ,
antidopaminergic
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antidote , antidote (pop)
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antidote (pop) , antidote
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antiemetic , substance to stop
vomiting (pop)
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antiepileptic , epilepsy drug
(pop)
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antiexudative , anti-inflammatory
(pop)
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antifibrinolytic , drug to stop breakdown
of bl
clots (pop)
antifungal , fungus-killer
(pop)
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antigen , foreign substance
(pop)
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antihistamine (pop) ,
antihistamine
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antihistamine , antihistamine
(pop)
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antihypertensive , high blood pressure
drug (pop)
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antiinfective , disinfection
(pop)
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antiinflammatory , substance to reduce
swelling (pop)
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antimicrobial , substance to kill
microorganisms (pop)
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antimitotic , anti-cancer drug
(pop)
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antimycotic , fungus treatment
(pop)
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antineoplastic , anti-cancer drug
(pop)
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antioestrogenic , oestrogen
suppressant (pop)
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antioxidant , substance to stop decay
(pop)
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antiphlogistic , swelling and fever
treatment (pop)
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antiproliferative , substance to stop
spread (pop)
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antipruritic , itch treatment
(pop)
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antipsychotic , tranquilizer
(pop)
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antipyretic , fever treatment
(pop)
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antiseptic , antiseptic (pop)
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antiseptic (pop) , antiseptic
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antispasmodic , spasm treatment
(pop)
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antithrombotic , blood clotting
treatment (pop)
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antithyroid product (pop) , thyrostatic
(niet: thyreostatic)
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antitoxin , vaccine (pop)
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antitumour , anti-cancer drug
(pop)
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antitussive , cough medicine
(pop)
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antiviral , virus treatment
(pop)
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ants in your pants (pop) ,
akathisia
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anuria , non-production of urine
(pop)
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anus , back passage (pop)
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anus and genital-related (pop) ,
anogenital
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anxiety (pop) , dysphoria
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anxiety , anxiety (pop)
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anxiety (pop) , anxiety
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anxiety (pop) , agitation
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anxiolytic , tranquilizer (pop)
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any complex of fat and protein (pop) ,
lipoprotein
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apathy (pop) , apathy
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apathy , apathy (pop)
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aphasia , stroke (pop)
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aplasia , non-development of an organ
(pop)
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aplastic anaemia , severe anaemia
(pop)
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aplastic anaemia (pop) ,
pancytopenia
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apnoea , stopping breathing
(pop)
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application (pop) ,
application
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application , application
(pop)
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applied to the surface (pop) ,
topical
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approximate , rough (pop)
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aqueous , watery (pop)
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aromatic , scented (pop)
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around a vessel (pop) ,
perivascular
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arrhythmia , irregular heartbeat
(pop)
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arrhythmogenic , causing abnormal
heartbeat (pop)
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arterial , artery-related (pop)
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arteriography , artery X-ray
(pop)
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arteriolar , artery-related
(pop)
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arteriosclerosis , hardening of the
arteries (pop)
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arteriovenous , artery and vein-related
(pop)
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artery and vein-related (pop) ,
arteriovenous
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artery-related (pop) ,
arteriolar
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artery-related (pop) , arterial
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artery X-ray (pop) ,
arteriography
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arthralgia , pain in a joint
(pop)
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arthritis , arthritis (pop)
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arthritis (pop) , arthritis
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arthropathy , joint disease
(pop)
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arthrosis , joint disease (pop)
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articular , joint-related (pop)
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artificial , artificial (pop)
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artificial (pop) , artificial
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artificial limb (pop) ,
prosthesis
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ascites , dropsy (pop)
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asepsis , cleanliness (pop)
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aseptic , clean (pop)
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aspiration , breathing in
(pop)
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assay , analytical test (pop)
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assist (pop) , assist
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assist , assist (pop)
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associated (pop) ,
concomitant
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association (pop) ,
correlation
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association , association
(pop)
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association (pop) ,
association
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asthenia , weakness (pop)
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asthma (pop) ,
bronchospasm
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astringent , toner (pop)
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asymptomatic , without symptoms
(pop)
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asystole , heart attack (pop)
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at higher than normal pressure or weight (pop) ,
hyperbaric
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ataxia , lack of coordination
(pop)
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atheromatosis , thickening of the
arteries (pop)
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athetosis , cerebral palsy
(pop)
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atony , lack of muscle tone
(pop)
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atopic , allergic reaction
(pop)
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atoxic , non-poisonous (pop)
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atrial , heart-related (pop)
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atrioventricular , heart-related
(pop)
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atrium , part of the heart
(pop)
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atrophy , wasting (pop)
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attraction (pop) , affinity
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atypical , unusual (pop)
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auditory , hearing-related
(pop)
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aura , warning senstion
(pop)
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aural , heard (pop)
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auricular , ear-related (pop)
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auscultation , listening with a
stethoscope (pop)
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autoimmune (pop) ,
autoimmune
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autoimmune , autoimmune
(pop)
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automatism , repetitive movements
(pop)
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autonomic , unconscious
(pop)
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average (pop) , median
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awareness of your environment (pop) ,
orientation
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azoospermia , lack of sperm
(pop)
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azotaemia , kidney failure
(pop)
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