It is a drug that relieves pain, such as aspirin or acetaminophen. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
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What is Anal Fistula?
It is an abnormal tubelike passage connecting the anus to the surface of the surrounding skin. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Anal Fissure?
It is a long, open sore on the skin of the anus. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Anabolic Steroid?
It is a drug similar to the male hormone testosterone that builds muscles and strengthens bones, but has adverse side effects. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
It is the most common of a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases, in which the nerves in the brain that control the movement of muscles degenerate and muscle function is gradually lost; commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease . Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is an Amniotic Fluid?
It is a clear fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy and cushions and protects it. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Amenorrhea?
It is the absence of menstrual periods, occurring either after or before menstruation has begun. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Alzheimer Disease?
It is a condition that occurs late in life and worsens with time in which brain cells degenerate; it is accompanied by memory loss, physical decline, and confusion. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is Altitude Sickness?
Headaches, dizziness, and nausea usually experienced at heights above 8,000 ft because of reduced oxygen in the air Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/
What is ALS?
See Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Reference: • American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org/