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the chronic physical or mental disease or disorder that occurs commonly, but not exclusively, among older people. Examples of geriatric disorders include glaucoma, cataracts,...

the term that is used to describe the condition of a person who appears older than their actual chronological age.

n. the name that is given to the development of the embryo and foetus in the uterus until birth. See pregnancy.

This term applies to an abnormally large body size due to excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland: the term is sometimes...

The most malignant form of a brain tumour. 3 types. 1. Astrocytoma forms from astrocytes. 2. oligodendro forms from oligodendrocytes. 3. Ependymoma forms from...

1. The small tuft or cluster where olfactory nerve fibres terminate in the olfactory bulb. 2. Tuft or cluster of blood cells in the...

Name of the metabolic process where drugs and other substances are combined with glucuronic acid to form more water soluble compounds that are more...

the name applied to what a person is seeking to attain and in particular, the final and ultimate goal that will follow a series...

Indigenous to Eastern USA, long history as a folk remedy, controls uterine bleeding, used as a poultice and antibacterial agent. Active ingredients are berberine...

Name of a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The primary focus of infection is the genital tract. If left ...