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Pharmacy
1) The science and practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs. 2) A store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Health care; Pharmacy
A disease characterised by a marked reduction in CD4+ T lymphocytes and associated defects in immune response caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Carcinoid
Health care; Pharmacy
A carcinoid is a slow-growing tumour usually located in the gastrointestinal system and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Carcinoids can spread to the liver and can secrete serotonin or ...
Frequency polygon
Health care; Pharmacy
A line graph connecting the midpoints of the tops of the columns of a histogram. It is useful in comparing two frequency distributions.
Abstracting service
Health care; Pharmacy
A database that provides abstracts and citations for journal articles.
Ebola virus
Health care; Pharmacy
A filovirus named after a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it was first identified. It is responsible for a life-threatening illness characterised by fever, headache, joint and ...
Abscess
Health care; Pharmacy
A purulent collection of fluid separated from surrounding tissue by a wall comprised of inflammatory cells and adjacent organs. It usually contains necrotic debris, bacteria, and inflammatory cells.
