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  • Arthrosclerosis

    A medical condition characterized by the narrowing of arteries due to the accumulation of fatty deposits.  

  • Artherosclerotic plaque

    A buildup of fatty and calcium deposits occurs within the inner lining of the artery wall, leading to the constriction of blood flow.  

  • Arterial embolism

    A thrombus originating from a distinct site and obstructing an artery.  

  • Arterial blood gases test

    A blood examination aimed at scrutinizing the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, and the pH (acidity) within the blood. This test serves as a means to assess the efficiency of respiration.  

  • Arteminisinins

    The realm of antimalarial solutions encompasses a lineage of products stemming from an age-old herbal curative method hailing from China. Within this assortment, artemether and artesunate emerge as the most sought-after strains, predominantly employed in the landscapes of Southeast Asia in conjunction with mefloquine.  

  • Area postrema

    A diminutive, tongue-like formation positioned on the lower surface of the fourth ventricle within the brain.  

  • Arc flash

    An occurrence of an electrical detonation arises from the electrical rupture of the gaseous elements within the atmosphere, which ordinarily does not facilitate the transmission of electric current. Arc flashes have the potential to manifest in instances where an electrical system possesses ample voltage and provides a conduit either to the earth or to a…

  • Arachnoid mater

    Among the three membranes enveloping the brain and spinal cord, the arachnoid mater assumes the role of the intermediate layer. The middle layer among the three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord is referred to as the arachnoid mater.  

  • Antiplatelet drug

    A medication that impedes the aggregation of platelets, preventing their formation into a plug. Such drugs are employed to thwart clotting and modify the inherent progression of atherosclerosis. Medications that possess the ability to diminish the tendency of platelets to adhere together and form blood clots during instances of disrupted blood flow within the arteries…

  • Antimyocardial antibody

    An autoantibody is a type of antibody that mistakenly targets and attacks the myocardium, which is the individual’s own heart muscle.