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A type of brain tumour which develops slowly in the connective tissue of the nervous system. Astrocytomas are neoplasms of the stellate astrocytic neuroglia. Low-grade astrocytomas have a favorable prognosis in the pediatric age group. Slow-growing tumors, pediatric astrocytomas are far more benign than are those in adults. In children, astrocytomas usually occur in the…

Asthma associated with bronchitis. Bronchitis compounded by wheezing, caused by spasm of hyperreactive airways.  

A sudden attack of asthma.  

Having the lung disease asthma, or relating to asthma. Related to asthma; an individual afflicted with asthma.  

One of the tracts which link areas of the cortex in the same cerebral hemisphere.  

To be related to or connected with something.  

The use of a machine to help breathing.    

The use of a technique such as in vitro fertilisation to help someone to become pregnant. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) encompasses various techniques aimed at addressing infertility. These methods assist in the fertilization of eggs and facilitate their implantation. By employing ART, individuals and couples facing fertility challenges have increased opportunities to achieve pregnancy and…

Take into the body’s tissues substances which have been absorbed into the blood from digested food. Absorb into the system; transform food into living tissues. To absorb digested food.  

A form of pneumonia in which infected matter is inhaled from the bronchi or oesophagus. Inflammation of the lungs and bronchi caused by inhaling or choking on vomit; may occur during anesthesia or recovery from anesthesia, or during an acute episode of alcoholism, seizure, loss of consciousness, or cardiac arrest. Treatment includes suctioning and the…