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antibody
an immunoglobulin molecule that reacts with a specific antigen that induced its synthesis. Synthesized by B lymphocytes that have been activated by the binding of a antigen to a cell surface receptor.
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catarrh
inflammation of a mucuos membrane with increased flow of mucous. catarrhal (adj.)
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congestion
abnormal accumulation of blood or fluid in a part (e.g. of blood - passive congestion - obstruction of the escape of blood from a part (as in liver); pulmonary congestion - engorgement of pulmonary ve [..]
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differentiation
the distinguishing of one thing from another; the act or process of acquiring completely individual characters; increase in morphological or chemical heterogeneity.
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pathognomonic
characteristic or indicative of a disease; denoting symptoms or findings specific for a given disease and not found in any other condition.
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abscess
a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by disintegration of tissues.
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achalasia
failure to relax; especially referring to smooth muscle fibers at any junction of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. openings such as the pylorus, cardia or other sphincter muscles); especially failure [..]
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acinus
a small sac-like dilatation, e.g. in the lung the basic unit of gas exchange, each acinus is supplied by a single terminal bronchiole; in the liver, the smallest functional unit.
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acute
a disease with sudden onset of signs and a short course.
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adenocarcinoma
a malignant tumour originating in glandular tissue.
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