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Pert, to or caused by an ameba (e.g., amebic dysentery).  

One-celled jellylike organism whose shape changes. Some amebas cause disease in humans. A one-celled protozoan organism that moves via projections called pseudopods. Any single-celled microscopic animal of jellylike consistency and irregular and constantly changing shape. Found in water, soil, and other damp environments, they move and feed by means of flowing extensions of the body.…

To a surrounding or environmental quality. The natural or inherent surroundings or setting in which a particular event or activity is intended to occur.  

Common metallic element. Aluminum preparations are widely used in astringents, deodorants, antiperspirants, antiseptics, and antacids. A silvery-white metallic element found in abundance in the Earth’s crust. Aluminum is never found in a pure form but as a constituent of many minerals, such as bauxite, mica, and feldspar. It is used to form many alloys (metal…

Condition in which the normally slightly acid urine is alkaline.  

Poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (e.g., ammonia, lye); for emergency treatment, contact a local poison control center for advice.  

State of higher than normal alkalinity in the blood (representing a lower concentration of hydrogen ions), state in which the of the blood is higher than the normal range (7.35-7.45). Abnormally high blood alkalinity. This may be caused by an increase in the concentration of alkaline substances and/or a decrease in that of acidic substances…

Bronchodilator available in oral and inhalant forms. It is used in asthma, emphysema, and other lung conditions. Adverse effects include tachycardia and shakiness.  

Presence of albumin in the blood, specifically in the serum or plasma.  

Disorder of bone and cartilage that causes skeletal lesions, sometimes skin lesions, and, in girls, precocious puberty; also called polyostotic fibrous dysplasia.