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A disease of the kidneys and liver, where amyloid develops in the tissues. Disorder in which starch like proteins, called amyloids, accumulate in body tissues, impairing their function. The condition usually results from chronic infections or inflammatory diseases or from certain malignancies. An uncommon disease caused by the abnormal protein amyloid being deposited in tissues…

Someone who has had a limb or part of a limb removed in a surgical operation. Person who has had a limb removed through surgery, trauma, or congenital malformation. An individual who has lost an extremity or phalange. A person who has had one or more amputations of an extremity; it may be congenital or…

A type of penicillin, used as an antibiotic. Semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum penicillin (alpha-aminobenzyl penicillin) usually administered orally (as the free acid) though intravenous or intramuscular injection of the sodium salt may be employed. The action is bactericidal and against most Gram-positive bacteria, but the drug is destroyed by penicillinase. The particular value of ampicillin is its…

An antifungal agent, used against Candida. An antibiotic, derived from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus, used to treat deep-seated fungal infections; it is inactive against bacteria and viruses. It can be administered by mouth, but is usually given by intravenous injection. Common side-effects include headache, fever, muscle pains, and diarrhea. In some cases kidney damage may…

The repeated addictive use of amphetamines which in the end affects the mental faculties.  

A trade name for amoxicillin.  

Substance which kills amoebae.  

Form of dysentery mainly found in tropical areas that is caused by Entamoeba histolytica which enters the body through contaminated water or unwashed food.  

Relating to or caused by amoebae.