Category: A
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Aerothermotherapy
Therapeutic use of hot air.
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Aerosol therapy
The use of medicated mists, such as bronchodilators, antivirals, corticosteroids, or mucolytic agents, to treat lung or bronchial diseases.
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Aerosinusitis
Chronic inflammation of nasal sinuses due to changes in atmospheric pressure.
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Aerophobia
Morbid fear of a draft or of fresh air.
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Aeroparotitis
Swelling of one or both parotid glands due to introduction of air into the glands. This may occur in those who play wind instruments; it also occurs in nose blowing and Valsalva’s maneuver if done too vigorously.
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Aeromonas hydrophilia
A species that is pathogenic for humans; it is sensitive to chloramphenicol, trimethoprim-sulfa methoxazole, and some quinolones.
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Aerometer
A device for measuring gas density.
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Aerodynamic
The science of air or gases in motion.
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Aerodontia
Branch of dentistry concerned with the effect of changes in atmospheric pressure on the teeth.
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Aerobiosis
Living in an atmosphere containing oxygen,