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abdomen


The tummy. It contains lots of different organs including the liver, stomach, intestines, and bladder.
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abscess


 An accumulation of pus within a capsule or casing.
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acute


 A condition that starts suddenly or a new condition.
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allergy


 The body’s immune system responds to something it shouldn’t, causing an inflammatory reaction. Like hayfever or peanut allergy in people.
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anaemia


When the body does not have as many red blood (oxygen carrying) cells as it should.
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antibiotic


Type of medication used to treat infections involving bacteria.
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antibiotic resistance


When bacteria become able to survive treatment with a particular antibiotic.
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anti-inflammatory


Type of medication that reduces inflammation (redness, swelling or irritation).
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antimicrobial


General term for any medication that treats infection with different kinds of bugs.
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allergic skin disease


When the skin is itchy and sore due to an allergy, for example to things in the environment like grasses or pollens, or to food.
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