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Staff of aesculapius
A rod or crude stick with a snake wound around it, used to signify the art of healing and adopted as the emblem of some medical organizations (e.g., American Medical Association). Snakes were sacred to Aesculapius because they were believed to have the power to renew their youth by shedding their old skin and growing…
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Aesculapius
The Roman name for the god of medicine; son of Apollo and the nymph Coronis.
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Aerourethroscopy
Visual examination of the urethra when distended with air.
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Aerourethroscope
An apparatus for visual examination of the urethra after dilatation by air.
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Aerotropism
The tendency of organisms, especially bacteria and protozoa, to move toward air (positive aerotropism) or away from it (negative aerotropism).
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Aerotitis
Inflammation of the ear, especially the middle ear, due to failure of the eustachian tube to remain open during sudden changes in barometric pressure, as may occur during flying, diving, or working in a pressure chamber.
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Aerothermotherapy
Therapeutic use of hot air.
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Aerosol therapy
The use of medicated mists, such as bronchodilators, antivirals, corticosteroids, or mucolytic agents, to treat lung or bronchial diseases.
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Aerosinusitis
Chronic inflammation of nasal sinuses due to changes in atmospheric pressure.
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Aerophobia
Morbid fear of a draft or of fresh air.
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