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abdomen
The middle section of the body, between the chest and the pelvis.
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abdominal cavity
The body cavity between the chest and the pelvis.
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abdominocentesis
Surgical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the abdomen to withdraw fluid.
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abortion
The end of a pregnancy before the expelled fetus can survive independently, either by spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) or by a medical termination of pregnancy.
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abscess
A pocket of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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acariasis
Disease caused by a mite of the order Acarina.
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acaricide
A chemical agent used to kill mites.
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ace inhibitor
Any of a class of drugs intended to lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.
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acidic
A liquid that has a pH lower than 7.
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