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Allobarbital
A type of barbiturate medication employed as a sleep-inducing and calming agent, also referred to as allobarbitone.
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Alinasal
Relating to the wing-like structures at the entrance of the nostrils.
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Alienism
A rarely employed phrase referring to the examination of mental disorders, particularly in the context of their legal implications.
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Algid pernicious fever
An extremely intense malarial episode marked by sudden collapse, cold skin, and a high risk of fatal fainting.
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Alga
A simple type of aquatic plant life typically observed in water bodies, often referred to as the green algae or slimy growth that can be seen on still, stagnant ponds.
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Aleucocytosis
The lack or inadequate production of white blood cells is known as leukopenia. Conversely, when there is an excessive increase in the production of white blood cells, it is referred to as leukocytosis.
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Agnate
In Scottish legal terminology, the designation for the accountable family member of a mentally ill individual, typically the nearest relative from the father’s side.
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Agitolalia
An extremely fast rate of speech that leads to slurred, omitted, or distorted words, syllables, and sounds.
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Aftersound
The perception of a sound even after the original vibration has stopped.
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Afternystagmus
Nystagmus refers to the rough or subtle shifting of the eyeball. If this motion continues even after a rotation has abruptly stopped, it is termed afternystagmus.