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MEDICAL TERMS






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                                      •    ABDOMEN: The main body cavity between the chest and the groins .
                                      •    ABRASION: Scraping of the skin (Moderm).
                                      •    ABSCESS: Collection of pus in cavity .
                                      •    ACETONEMIA: A disorder of metabolism which results in high levels of acetone in
                                                                blood. Also known as ketosis (Moderm).
                                      •    ACETONURIA: A desorder of metabolism which results in high levels of acetone in
                                                                the urine. Also known as ketonuria (Moderm).

                                      •    ACHOLIA ABSENCE OF BILE: Associated with jaundice.
                                      •    ACHONDROPLASIA: Dwarfism.
                                      •    ACIDOSIS: Acidity of blood.
                                      •    ACID URINE: Acidity of urine.
                                      •    ACNATHOSIS: Thickened skin (Moderm).
                                      •    ACNE: Inflamation of the glands of the skin, causing formation of pustules.
                                      •    ADDISONS DISEASE: Severe disease of kidney causing incurable anaemia and
                                                                         bronzed colouration on the skin.

                                      •    ADENITIS: Inflammation of lymph glands (lymph nodes).










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