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Induced abortion is a procedure done to end pregnancy. 2. Spontaneous abortion is a naturally occurring abortion (also called…</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17838 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Abrasion </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>A wound caused by scraping the skin. A “skinned knee” is a common example.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17839 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> abscess </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>A swollen, inflamed area where pus gathers.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17840 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Absorption </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>To take in substances through the skin or mucous membranes.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17841 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Abstinence </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>To hold back or restrain. For example, to refrain from the use of drugs or alcohol, or from having sexual…</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17842 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acclimation </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>The process of getting used to a new climate or altitude.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17843 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Achilles' tendon </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>The strong tendon at the back of the ankle that attaches the calf muscle to the heel.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17844 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acidosis </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>An abnormal condition in the body in which excessive acid lowers the pH of the blood and body tissues.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17845 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acne </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>A skin disorder usually found in adolescents and young adults.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17846 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acoustic </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>Having to do with sound and hearing.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17847 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acromegaly </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>A condition that occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. In adults, this can cause overgrowth of…</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17848 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> actinic keratosis </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>Scaly, pink, gray or tan patches or bumps on the face or scalp, or on the back of the hands…</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17849 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> acupuncture </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>An ancient Chinese method to relieve pain or treat disease by inserting needles into various parts of the body.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17850 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Acute </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17851 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Addiction </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>Strong dependence or habitual use of a substance or practice, despite the negative consequences of its use.</p></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="blog-item col-sm-12 no-image format-standard post-17852 term type-term status-publish "> <div class="mini-blog-item-wrap has-details clearfix"> <div class="blog-details-wrap clearfix"> <h3> Addison's disease </h3> <div class="excerpt"><p>An ailment characterized by underfunctioning of the adrenal glands. 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