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Stuttering medical terminology definition

Also called: Stammering
Stuttering is a problem that affects the flow of your speech. If you stutter, you may

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Abdominal Pain medical terminology definition

Also called: BellyacheYour abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesn't always mean a serious problem. Nor does mild pain mean a problem is not serious.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Abdominal Pain medical'] Read more [...]
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Breast Reconstruction medical terminology definition

Breast reconstruction is surgery to rebuild a breast's shape after a mastectomy. It cannot give a woman back her breast - a reconstructed breast does not have natural sensations. However, the surgery offers a result that looks like a breast. Most women who had breast reconstruction are glad they did.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Breast Reconstruction medical'] Read more [...]
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Tick Bites medical terminology definition

If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors, you need to beware of ticks. Ticks are small bloodsucking bugs. Many species transmit diseases to animals and people. Some of the diseases you can get from a tick bite are Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Tick Bites medical'] Read more [...]
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome medical terminology definition

Also called: Cutis elastica, EDS
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs.

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Tornadoes medical terminology definition

Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. They are rotating, funnel-shaped clouds that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Their whirling winds can reach 300 miles per hour. They can strike quickly with little or no warning, devastate a neighborhood in seconds, and leave a path of damage over a mile wide and 50 miles long. Tornadoes can also accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Tornadoes medical'] Read more [...]
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Appendicitis medical terminology definition

The appendix is a small, tube-like organ attached to the first part of the large intestine, also called the colon. It is located in the lower right area of the abdomen. It has no known function. A blockage inside of the appendix causes appendicitis. The blockage leads to increased pressure, problems with blood flow and inflammation. If the blockage is not treated, the appendix can break open and leak infection into the body.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Appendicitis Read more [...]
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Colonic Diseases medical terminology definition

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these includeRead more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Colonic Diseases medical'] Read more [...]
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Hepatitis medical terminology definition

Also called: Viral hepatitis
Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer.

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Sports Injuries medical terminology definition

Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.Read more to view related video clips[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Sports Injuries medical'] Read more [...]