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AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Acquired means one can get infected with it, immune deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases, and syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is caused by a virus called HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus. Learn more>
Bypass surgery is a type of heart surgery performed to relieve angina and reduce the risk of death from coronary artery disease. Arteries and veins from the suitable part of the patient's body are grafted to the coronary arteries to bypass atherosclerotic narrowing. Learn more>
Cancer is the name given to a malignant tumor. These cells have the ability to spread beyond the original area. If the tumor is left untreated, it may spread and destroy surrounding tissues. They may also spread to the other organs of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Learn more>
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Abduction: Movement of limbs outward away from the body.Acute: Having rapid onset, short severe course, severe symptom.Adduction: Movement of of the limbs toward the midline of the body (Opposite of abduction). Learn more>
Health is not just mere absence of diseases but a state of physical, mental, social, spiritual and financial wellbeing of the person. Fitness is the key to healthy and happy world. Proper nutrition along with exercise helps in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn more>
A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is interrupted. Blockage of the coronary artery deprives the heart muscle of blood and oxygen, causing injury to a part the heart muscle. This injury causes severe chest pain and chest pressure sensation. Learn more>
Multiple Sclerosis, is an autoimmune condition wherein the immune system attacks the central nervous system of the body, leading to demyelination. This nervous system disease affects the brain and the spinal cord and damages the myelin sheath - insulating substance that surrounds and protects nerve cells. Learn more>
Paralysis is a condition caused due to complete loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. It can affect the functioning of the whole body or can be limited to a specific part of the body. It can even occur on one or both sides of the body. Paralysis of the lower half of the body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Learn more>
Pulmonary hypertension or PH is a rare lung disorder caused due to increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, veins or capillaries. This condition leads to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms. Pulmonary hypertension is a severe disease marked by decreased exercise tolerance and heart failure. Learn more>
A stroke, also called brain attack, is a medical emergency wherein blood flow to the brain stops and the brain cells begin to die within minutes causing permanent neurological damage, complications and death. Brain stroke is of two kinds, ischemic stroke & hemorrhagic stroke. Learn more>
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