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Folic acid

Description Description Folic acid is a water-soluable vitamin belonging to the B-complex group of vitamins. These vitamins help the body break...
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Gout

HASH(0x221e510) Definition Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big...
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Abscess

HASH(0x2301760) Definition An abscess is a place of accumulation of the creamy white, yellow, or greenish fluid, known as pus, surrounded by...
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Bedwetting

HASH(0x221e580) Definition Bedwetting, or enuresis, is a childhood condition of urinating in bed while asleep at night. It is a chronic condition...
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Bioflavonoids

HASH(0x22fe330) Description Bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, are a large class of antioxidants. They are compounds abundant in the pulp and rinds of...
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Bruises

HASH(0x23009a0) Definition Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood...
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Gum disease

HASH(0x21928e0) Definition Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is defined as the inflammation of the structures that surround and...
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Fractures

HASH(0x21ddff0) Definition A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. It results from the application of excessive force through injuries, such as a...
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Genital herpes

HASH(0x2301740) Definition Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. The disease is characterized by the...
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Gonorrhea

HASH(0x23888e0) Definition Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The...
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