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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebral infarction | A cerebral infarction is an area of necrotic tissue in the brain resulting from a blockage or narrowing in the arteries supplying blood and oxygen to the brain. |
| Abdominal aortic aneurysm | Abdominal aortic aneurysm: A balloon-like swelling in the wall of the aorta within the abdomen. This swelling weakens the aorta's wall and, because of the great volume of blood flowing under high pressure in the aorta, it can rupture. An abdominal aortic |
| Avascular necrosis | Loss of bone caused by insufficient blood supply |
| Acute coronary syndrome | Any condition brought on by a sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart. |
| Aneurysm | An abnormal swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. |
| amenorrhea | Absence of menstruation |
| Anorexia | Eating disorders |
| Arthralgia | Pain in joint |