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A salt of hydrochloric acid. A major anion in the extracellular fluid. The major dietary source is table salt (NaCl). The normal concentration of chloride ions in serum is about 100 meq/L. Chloride is the most abundant extracellular anion. Most of our dietary chloride is provided by salt (NaCl); however, chloride is also present in…

A powerful antibiotic which sometimes causes the collapse of blood cell production, so is used only for treating life-threatening diseases such as meningitis. Synthetic antibiotic (originally extracted from Streptomyces venezuelae) of broad range, principally bacteriostatic in action. Occasionally toxic, especially to bone marrow. Antibacterial and anti-rickettsial agent, effective in treating many serious infections (especially typhoid…

A drug which is toxic to cells, used in cancer treatment. A drug that destroys cancer cells. It is given by mouth and used mainly in the treatment of chronic leukemias. Prolonged large doses may cause damage to the bone marrow. One of several alkylating agents widely used in cancer chemotherapy, chlorambucil is an oral…

Referring to infections caused by Chlamydia.  

The study and treatment of minor diseases and disorders of the feet. The study and care of the foot, including its normal structure, its diseases, and their treatment. Chiropody (also termed podiatry) is that part of medical science which is concerned with the health of the feet. Its practitioners are specialists capable of providing a…

A system of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness developed in China over many centuries. It uses herbs, minerals and animal products, exercise, massage and acupuncture. Ancient form of holistic medicine based on herbology, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and the idea that health involves a state of balance of body, mind, and spirit. In Chinese…

The bottom part of the face, beneath the mouth. The point of the lower jaw; the region below the lower lip.  

A hospital which specialises in treating children.  

The measures taken to avoid abuse, neglect or exploitation of any kind towards children.  

Designed so that a child cannot use it.