Category: A
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Acute ascending paralysis
Paralysis affecting the lower limbs or the lower trunk, advancing upward toward the brain. This condition is typically observed in cases of poliomyelitis, postvaccinal myelitis, and polyneuritis.
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Aggregate nodules
Clusters of lymph nodules grouped within the organ walls, as observed in the walls of the small intestine, where they are referred to as Peyer’s patches.
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Adventitial neuritis
Neuritis resulting from an infection of the protective nerve sheath.
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After-milk
The removal of the final milk obtained during milking.
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Adapted milk
Milk adapted to match a child’s digestive capacity.
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Anterior mediastinum
This region has blood vessels that supply the breasts.
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Absorbable ligature
This kind of ligature is employed in deep structures, where it is naturally absorbed over a specified period.
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Kenny method
A treatment approach for poliomyelitis, credited to the Australian nurse who pioneered it. This technique involves enveloping the patient’s back and limbs in woolen fabrics soaked in hot water. Once the limb pain subsides, passive movement is introduced, and the patient is guided to independently exercise their muscles.
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Age incidence
The quantity or extent of occurrence, as in the case of a disease.
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Active hyperemia
Increased blood flow from an artery causing congestion.