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absorbant, absorbeur |
absorber |
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absorbant, hydrophile |
absorbent |
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| a substance that causes absorption of diseased tissue; taking up by suction. |
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absorber |
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| 1. etymological: to suck up. 2. to incorporate or assimilate a liquid or gas into tissue or cells. |
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absorption |
intake |
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| the substance or quantities thereof taken in and used by the body. |
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absorption, résorption |
absorption |
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| 1. the passage of a substance into the interior of another by solution or penetration. 2. the taking up of fluids or other substances by the skin, mucous surfaces, absorbent vessels, or dental materials. 3. the process by which radiation imparts some or all of its energy to any material through which it passes. |
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abstergent |
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abstinence |
abstinence, absteniousness |
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| 1. self-restraint, especially from harmful substances or morally questionable behaviors. 2. the intentional decision to refrain from sexual activity, especially by unmarried persons. |
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Abt-Letterer-Siwe (maladie de) |
disease, Abt-Letterer-Siwe |
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acampsie |
acampsia |
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acanthocytose |
acanthocytosis |
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acanthose |
acanthosis |
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| an increase in the number of cells in the prickle cell layer of stratified squamous epithelium, with thickening of the entire epithelial cell layer and a broadening and fusing of rete pegs. |
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acanthosis nigricans |
acanthosis nigricans |
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| thickening of the skin with discoloration of the skin - grey, brown or black - in body folds of the skin . Can be associated with an internal carcinoma (malignant acanthosis nigricans)or generalized benign forms. A skin condition characterized by dark thickened velvety patches especially in the folds of skin in the axilla (armpit) groin and back of the neck. The condition is complex. It can occur with endocrine diseases such as Cushing disease. |
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acapnie |
acapnia |
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| a condition characterized by diminished carbon dioxide in the blood. |
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acaryote |
acaryote |
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acatalasie |
acatalasia |
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accélérateur |
accelerant, accelerator |
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| 1. that which increases rapidity of action or function. 2. a catalyst or other substance that hastens a chemical reaction (for example, NaCl added to water and plaster to hasten the set). 3. a film-developing solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium carbonate used to enlarge the emulsion and to establish an alkaline medium. |
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accélérine |
accelerin factor VI |
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accès |
access |
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| 1. means of approach. 2. surgical preparation of hard or soft tissue to allow entrance to a treatment site and adequate space for visualization and instrumentation of the field. |
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accident |
accident |
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| 1. an unusual, unforeseen event. 2. an unusual or unexpected result attending the performance of a usual or necessary act or event. 3. occurring without intent or happening by chance. The term does not have a precise legal definition but is generally used to indicate that an occurrence was not the result of negligence. |
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accident du travail |
injury to workmen |
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