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Anterior chamber
Part of the aqueous chamber of the eye which is in front of the iris. The space between the cornea and iris of the eye.
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Antepartum haemorrhage
Bleeding from the vagina before labour. The occurrence of vaginal bleeding beyond the 28th week of pregnancy is a matter of concern. Antepartum hemorrhage, characterized by vaginal bleeding during pregnancy after the 28th week, is commonly attributed to placental complications. These complications may include placenta previa, where the placenta is located near the birth canal,…
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Antenatal diagnosis
A medical examination of a pregnant woman to see if the fetus is developing in the usual way.
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Antenatal clinic
A clinic where expectant mothers are taught how to look after babies, do exercises and have medical checkups.
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Antemortem
The period before death.
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Antegrade amnesia
Form of memory loss relating to the things that happen after a traumatic event.
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Anteflexion
The curying forward of an organ, e.g. the usual curvature of the uterus. Bending forward a part of an organ; normal position of the uterus as it bends forward over the bladder. The abnormal bending forward of an organ, especially the bending of the body of the womb toward the front. The abnormal forward curvature…
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Anoxic
Referring to anoxia or lacking oxygen.
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Anoxaemia
A reduction of the amount of oxygen in the blood. Reduction of the oxygen content of the blood to below normal limits.
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Anovular bleeding
Bleeding from the uterus when ovulation has not taken place.
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