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anovulation
absence of ovulation.
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colposcopy
procedure that uses a special microscope (called a colposcope) to look into the vagina and to look very closely at the cervix.
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phototherapy
treatment with light. Prescription phototherapy exposes the baby's skin to special fluorescent lights. In mild cases of jaundice, exposing the baby's skin to sunlight (taking care to avoid s [..]
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acupuncture
a form of complementary and alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.
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advance directive(s)
written instructions letting others know the type of care you want if you are seriously ill or dying. These include a living will and health care power of attorney.
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aids
see HIV/AIDS.
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allergen
a foreign substance to the body's immune system that may cause an allergic reaction.
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allergies
disorders that involve an immune response in the body. Allergies are reactions to allergens such as plant pollen, other grasses and weeds, certain foods, rubber latex, insect bites, or certain drugs.
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alpha-fetoprotein
AFP is protein made by the fetus' liver, in the fetal gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the yolk sac. During pregnancy, AFP crosses into the mother's blood. The level of AFP in the mother' [..]
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alveoli cells
tiny glands in the breast that produce milk.
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