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A UK research project investigating the cause of infant deaths and stillbirths.  

Temperature as measured on the Celsius scale.  

A metric scale of temperature of which 0º is the point at which water freezers and 100º is the point at which water boils under average atmospheric conditions. To a temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is 0° and the boiling point is 100°, as compared with 32° and 212°, respectively on…

A form of connective tissue with large spaces.  

Referring to cells, or formed of cells. Made of many similar parts connected together. Pertaining to, composed of, or derived from cells.  

A synthetic cephalosporin used to treat bacterial infection by pseudomonads. Parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic used for severe infections of the lungs, ears, skin, urinary tract, and throat. It is generally well tolerated. A specific cephalosporin drug employed for the treatment of bacterial infections.  

An antibacterial drug used to treat septicaemia. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Cefaclor (Ceclor) is prescribed for infections of the respiratory or urinary tract, for otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear), and for skin infections. A widely used antibiotic that falls under the category of cephalosporin drugs.  

One of two cavities in the skull behind the eyes, which form part of the venous drainage system. One of the paired cavities within the sphenoid bone, at the base of the skull behind the eye sockets, into which blood drains from the brain, eye, nose, and upper cheek before leaving the skull through connections…

A tumour in connective tissue with wide spaces which contain blood.  

Hollow sounds made by the lungs and heard through a stethoscope placed on a patient’s chest, used in diagnosis.