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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aphonia | Inability to produce sound |
| Abduct | To move away from the midline of the body |
| Adduct | To move toward the midline of the body |
| Albinism | Whiteness of skin, hair, and eyes caused by the absence of pigment |
| Ambidextrous | Able to use both hands effectively |
| Anaphylactic | Characterized by an exaggerated reaction to an antigen or toxin |
| Antepartum | Before childbirth |
| Antibiotic | Acting against microorganisms |
| Autodermic | Of the patient's own skin (said of skin grafts) |
| Bilateral | Pertaining to both sides |
| Biology | Study of life |
| Circumcision | Removal of the skin around the tip of the penis |
| Congenital | Accompanying birth, present at birth |
| Contraceptive | Preventing conception |
| Decalcify |