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An abnormality in the speech/sound production process resulting in inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate execution of speaking. Inability to produce speech sounds (phonemes) correctly because of imprecise placement, timing, pressure, speed, or flow of movement of the lips, tongue, or throat.  

Speech problems, such as omissions, substitutions, additions, and distortions.  

A joint characterized by inflammation of the bony part of a joint.  

An animal in the class Arachnida and Insecta, among others, capable of producing disease in humans. An example of a disease produced by an is scabies. Any member of a large group of animals that possess a hard external skeleton and jointed legs and other appendages. Many arthropods are of medical importance, e.g. mites, ticks,…

A group of diseases affecting the joints. They include rheumatic arthritis, degenerative arthritis, gout, and bursitis. Although there is no cure for arthritic disorders, there are treatments to help reduce some of the symptoms: administration of hormones, diet, rest, controlled exercise, and others, arthritis.  

An X-ray of a vein or artery that is obtained by injecting a radioactive substance into the blood vessel to be examined. An X-ray photograph of an artery, taken after injection with an opaque dye. X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium. A tracing of the wave form of an arterial pulse.…

A blood clot within an artery may result in a heart attack or stroke depending upon where the clot forms.  

Oxygenated blood distributed through out the body in the arteries. Blood found in the arteries. Except in the pulmonary artery, arterial blood is rich in oxygen transported to the tissues of the body.  

The first successful treatment for syphilis.