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An additional heartbeat originating within an auricle.  

A bout of dizziness triggered by an issue in the inner ear’s labyrinth organ.  

A category of plants in the Solanaceae family, with one of the most notable species being Atropa belladonna, also known as deadly nightshade. This plant produces purple-black berries that contain belladonna, a substance used to derive atropine.  

A condition marked by ongoing, erratic fever, severe weight loss, anemia, blood abnormalities, and changes in the liver and spleen’s cellular makeup. It comes in two forms: the Indian type, affecting older children and adults in regions like India, Indo-China, and the Sudan; and the Mediterranean type, which impacts infants in countries adjacent to the…

A type of newborn asphyxia characterized by a bluish color in the baby, resulting from a blockage in the respiratory system. Newborn asphyxia occurs in two forms.  

Intentionally causing a fever by administering specific substances, with the aim of positively affecting the disease the patient is dealing with.  

Medicated liquids employed to enhance the taste of medications. These “aquae” are created by vigorously mixing one of the essential oils, like caraway or peppermint, into lukewarm water and subsequently permitting the mixture to separate. Afterward, the water is carefully poured off, separating it from the essential oil.  

Referred to as foot-and-mouth disease in animals, this viral ailment can be transmitted to humans. The incubation period ranges from two to five days and begins with mild symptoms like a slight headache, a slightly elevated body temperature, and dryness in the mouth. This is followed by a phase of increased salivation and the appearance…

Something that boosts one’s appetite.  

A substance that works to counteract or eliminate the tetanus or lockjaw germ.