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Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure typically performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of…

Amnioinfusion is a medical procedure in which sterile isotonic fluid, such as saline or lactated…

Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is the…

Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics known for their effectiveness against aerobic Gram-negative bacteria and…

An amino acid is an organic compound that serves as the fundamental building block of…

Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstrual periods in women of reproductive…

Amebiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite can live…

Ambulatory surgery, also known as outpatient surgery, same-day surgery, or day surgery, refers to surgical…

An ambulance is a specialized vehicle designed to provide emergency medical care and transport patients…

Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a visual development disorder where one eye fails…

Amaurosis fugax is a medical condition characterized by a temporary, painless loss of vision in…

Dental amalgam is a widely used restorative material in dentistry, primarily employed to fill cavities…

Alveoplasty is a common pre-prosthetic surgical procedure aimed at reshaping and smoothing the jawbone (alveolar…

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the elderly population, characterized…