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A cluster of medical conditions stemming from the contraction of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). An individual affected by HIV experiences a progressive deterioration of their immune system, making them increasingly vulnerable to various illnesses and malignancies, ultimately leading to their demise.  

The emergence of a malignant neoplasm originating from the acinar cells within the pancreas.  

The bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus, typically present in yogurt and employed as a remedy against yeast infections.  

Gastric unease arising from an excessive accumulation of stomach acid.  

It refers to a condition characterized by the dark brownish or blackish pigmentation of the skin, often associated with being overweight and elevated levels of insulin in the bloodstream. Acanthosis nigricans is commonly observed in areas such as the groin, armpits, and the back of the neck.  

It involves the inflammation of the gallbladder that arises in the absence of gallstones.  

It pertains to a tooth that is crowned in order to provide stability to a dental bridge or partial denture.  

It refers to a scientific methodology employed to ascertain the chemical composition of samples.  

These viruses, also referred to as arthropod-borne viruses, persist in the natural world by means of biological transmission between vertebrate hosts and arthropods that feed on blood. Infection takes place when a blood-feeding arthropod, like a mosquito, draws blood from a vertebrate, such as a human, that is already infected.  

The determination of an individual’s blood type hinges upon the existence or absence of the A and B antigens adorning the surface of their red blood cells.