Category: V
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Vaccinization
Comprehensive immunization achieved through administering injections until the virus elicits no response. This method has seen some effectiveness in preventing the recurrence of herpes labialis.
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Vacciniola
A skin rash that sometimes occurs after vaccinia, closely resembling the characteristic rash of smallpox.
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Vaccinella
Pseudovaccinia, a subsequent skin eruption that occasionally occurs after an episode of cowpox.
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Vaccinal fever
A febrile response occurring after vaccination.
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Vasovagal syncope
A fainting episode experienced by individuals with sensitive vasomotor systems. Emotional stress or pressure on the vagus nerve leads to reduced blood pressure and a slower heartbeat, resulting in decreased blood flow to the brain.
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Veterinary surgery
Surgical procedures conducted on animals.
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Vincent’s stomatitis
A gangrenous and membranous type of mouth inflammation linked to the presence of Vincent’s spirillum. Also referred to as trench mouth.
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Vomiting reflex
Vomiting triggered by tickling the back of the throat.
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Van den Bergh reaction
A blood test used to identify compromised liver function.
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Virus pneumonia
Pneumonia resulting from a viral infection rather than a bacterial one.