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HOSA medical terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdominal cavity | portion of the ventral cavity stomach to large intestine |
| abdominal hysterectomy | the surgical removal of all female reproductive organs |
| abduction | movement away from the midline of the body |
| ablation | removal or destruction of a body part |
| abortifacient | drug used to terminate a pregnancy |
| abruptio placentae | premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall |
| achromatism | condition of absence of color |
| acidosis | an increase in the acidity of blood, body. fluids, and tissues due to an excess of hydrogen ions |