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X-rays
A type of high-energy radiation. In low doses, X rays are used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body. In high doses, X rays are used to treat cancer. X-rays represent a distinctive segment within the vast electromagnetic spectrum, embodying the inherent velocity of light itself. These enigmatic rays exhibit…
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White blood cells
Blood cells that do not contain hemoglobin. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infection and other diseases. The blood cells that help protect the body against diseases and foreign substances. Immune system cells, which fight off invading bacteria and viruses; also called leucocytes. White blood cells, also referred to…
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Topical medication
Medicine that is applied to the skin or other surfaces of the body.
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Sinuses
Hollow, air-filled cavities, especially in the bones of the skull. The nasal sinuses, which are air-filled cavities located around the eyes and nose, possess mucous membranes similar to those found in the nasal passages. These specialized membranes produce mucus and serve multiple functions within the respiratory system. Firstly, they contribute to the purification and cleansing…
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Over-the-counter medications
Medicines or products that can be purchased and used by anyone at home. These do not require a doctor’s prescription.
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Nerve cell
A type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body. The messages are sent by a weak electrical current. Also called a neuron. Tiny bundles of fibers that exchange chemical and electrical messages with the brain.
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Lymphatic fluid
The clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases. Also called lymph. Within the vast expanse between cells, a pristine liquid delicately permeates, enveloping the very fabric of tissues. This ethereal essence, meticulously collected, sieved, and ferried by the intricate labyrinth of the lymphatic system,…
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Inherited disease
One that’s transmitted through genes from parents to offspring.
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Imaging tests
Tests that produce pictures of areas inside the body.
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Barium solution
A liquid containing barium sulfate that is used in X rays to highlight parts of the digestive system.
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