Medical Dictionary

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Demystifying medical language. Browse or search for clear, human-centered explanations of common medical terms.

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. The human body contains…

The way a disease spreads from one person, animal, or place to another. Diseases may spread through: Related:

Serious physical injury or emotional distress caused by harmful events. Medical trauma may result from: Related:

Medical care used to manage, improve, or cure illness or disease. Treatment may include: Related:

An infectious disease caused by bacteria that usually affects the lungs. Tuberculosis spreads through the air when infected people cough…

An abnormal growth of tissue in the body. Tumors may be: Related:

A bacterial infection usually spread through contaminated food or water. Typhoid commonly causes: Related:

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