Glossary
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Booster
A substance that increases the effectiveness of a medicine.
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Bout
A period of activity, such as exercise.
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Bronchitis
An inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic, meaning that it lasts a long time and often recurs.
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Bursa
A closed fluid-filled pouch or sac that provides a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body
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By-product
Something produced in a biological process in addition to the main product.
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Capsulotomy
An operation done to cure cataract by removing the cloudy natural lens from the eye and replacing it with a permanent intraocular lens implant. It is the most frequently performed operation in the US
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Carbon Dioxide
A tasteless, odorless, colorless gas breathed out by humans and animals then used by plants to help them grow
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Cardiology
The study of the heart and blood vesels, their action and diseases
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Usually abbreviated as CPR. An emergency procedure used to support a person's circulation and breathing when that person's heart or breathing has stopped.
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Cardiovascular
relating to or involving the heard and blood vessels.