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Angina decubitus
Attacks of angina pectoris occurring while a person is in a recumbent position.
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Abdominal angina
Abdominal pain that occurs after meals, caused by insufficient blood flow to the mesenteric arteries. This symptom typically occurs in patients with extensive atherosclerotic vascular disease and is often associated with significant weight loss.
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Angiemphraxis
Obstruction of a vessel.
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Angiectopia
Displacement of a vessel.
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Angiectomy
Excision or resection of a blood vessel.
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Angelucci’s syndrome
Psychological excitement, palpitations, and vasomotor disturbances associated with vernal conjunctivitis.
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Angel trumpet
A flowering shrub native to the southeastern U.S. Portions of the plant are used for hallucinogenic effects. The flowers are made into a stew or tea, and the leaves are eaten. The flowers contain large quantities of the alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine, and hyoscine. Ingestion of the plant produces intense thirst, visual disturbances, flushing, central nervous…
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Angelica sinensis
The scientific name for dong quai.
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Aneurysmotomy
Incision of the sac of an aneurysm.
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Aneurysmorrhaphy
Surgical closure of the sac of an aneurysm in conjunction with additional maneuvers such as bypass grafting.