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A form of pneumonia caused by pneumococcus. Pneumonia caused by bacteria such as streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, or coliforms.  

A hard smooth bacterial deposit on teeth.  

Relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria. To or caused by bacteria, as in bacterial endocarditis.  

The fact of having bacteria in the blood. Bacteraemia is not necessarily a serious condition. Bacteraemia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. It is commonly observed for a brief duration following minor surgical procedures and dental treatments, and can also occur in infections such as tonsillitis. The immune system, which serves as…

A drug that relaxes skeletal muscles which are in spasm, either because of injury or as a result of multiple sclerosis. An γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analog that serves as a muscle relaxant. A skeletal muscle relaxant. Baclofen (Lioresal) is a drug used to treat muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis and other disorders involving the spinal…

A condition in which the muscles or ligaments in the back have been strained.  

Someone’s buttocks (informal).  

Pain in the back, especially long-lasting or severe pain. Pain felt in or along the spine or musculature of the posterior thorax. It is usually characterized by dull, continuous pain and tenderness in the muscles or their attachments in the lower lumbar, lumbosacral, or sacroiliac regions. Back pain is often referred to the leg or…

The strong muscles in the back which help hold the body upright.  

The level of carboxyhaemoglobin in the blood of a person who is not exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide.