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haemoptysis
The expectoration or spitting up of blood or bloody mucus from the lungs, throat, or mouth.
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ablate
To remove or otherwise destroy the biological function of any part (e.g. bone marrow).
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acceptable daily intake
The amount of chemical that, if ingested daily over a lifetime, appears to be without adverse effect.
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acid steatocrit
An estimate of the amount of fat in stool (faeces)
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acroparaesthesia
Painful burning sensation in the hands and feet.
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acute chest syndrome
Respiratory syndrome characterized by the appearance of a new pulmonary infiltrate on chest x-ray, accompanied by symptoms of fever, cough, chest pain, tachypnea, or dyspnea, often seen in patients wi [..]
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Fat
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airway clearance techniques
Methods used to assist with secretion removal. There are several different techniques such as: chest physical therapy (CPT); positive expiratory pressure (PEP); high pressure PEP; flutter; autogenic d [..]
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albuterol
An agent which acts relatively selectively on beta-2 adrenoceptors in the airways to cause bronchodilation. Its main clinical use is in asthma and is known in the UK as salbutamol, a brand name of thi [..]
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alkylating agent
AgentsĀ used in cancer treatment that attaches an alkyl group (Cn
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