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An avian disease affecting both pet birds and poultry, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. This condition is commonly referred to as psittacosis or parrot fever in birds.  

A mode of genetic inheritance in which the defect is carried by a dominant gene located on any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes.  

A disorder resulting from a genetic mutation situated on a chromosome that is not involved in determining an individual’s sex.  

Autologous blood is obtained from the patient and preserved for potential use during surgical procedures as a precautionary measure in the event that a blood transfusion is required.  

The patient’s own blood is collected and reserved for potential use during surgical procedures, serving as a precautionary measure in case a blood transfusion becomes necessary.  

The initial designation given by Hans Asperger to the condition now known as Asperger syndrome, which continues to be sporadically employed as a synonymous term for the disorder.  

The imparting of life energy teachings from a Reiki master to a student.  

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in maintaining attention, impulsive behavior, and excessive activity, impacting learning and behavior. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as hyperkinetic disorder, is a behavioral disorder characterized by a persistent high level of activity and/or difficulties in sustaining attention to tasks. It is estimated that up to five percent…

A chronic ailment characterized by the progressive thickening and hardening of arteries, coupled with the accumulation of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries. This condition, known as atherosclerosis, can impede or disrupt the normal flow of blood, potentially leading to reduced or impaired blood circulation.  

A spherical or compact formation composed of Aspergillus fungi that can develop within the lungs of individuals with compromised immune systems.