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Virility
The capability of a man to procreate, or produce children. The term “virility” is also used more generally to refer to masculinity or manly strength and vigor. The state of possessing masculine qualities. A phrase employed to depict the nature of masculinity, particularly concerning sexual attributes and abilities.
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Venereal
Due to or propagated by sexual intercourse. Pertaining to, or produced by, sexual intercourse. Pertaining to sexual intercourse. Relating to sex acts or sexual desire. Relating to the genitals. Referring to an infection or disease which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. To or caused by sexual intercourse or genital contact, as a venereal disease. Relating…
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Vasorelaxant
An agent that relaxes the blood vessels.
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Varices
Enlarged tortuous vein, artery or lymphatic vessel. adj. varicose. Abnormally dilated and twisted veins, arteries, or lymph nodes. Enlarged, twisted, winding veins, arteries, or lymphatic vessels; singular, varix. Enlarged or swollen veins, specifically found on the inner lining of the esophagus. Expanded, twisted, or winding segments of vessels, commonly veins, are referred to as varices,…
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Uterine haemorrhage
Bleeding in the uterus.
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Urinary lithiasis
The formation of urinary stones.
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Urinary calcification
The deposit of calcium salts in the tissues of the urinary tract.
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Typhoid
Acute infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhii and char acterised by fever, severe physical and mental depression, diarrhoea and headache. An infection of the intestine caused by Salmonella typhi in food and water.
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Tympanites
Abnormal distention due to the presence of gas or air in the intestine or the peritoneal cavity. The expansion of the stomach with gas. Distension of the abdomen with air or gas: the abdomen is resonant (drum-like) on percussion. Causes include intestinal obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, and aerophagia. Severe swelling of the abdomen caused by…
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Teratogenic
An agent that that causes physical defects in the developing embryo. A substance that causes abnormal growth in an embryo. Damage to the fetus. Having the tendency to produce physical disorders in an embryo or fetus. Relating to the production of physical disorders in an embryo or fetus. Affecting the development of a fetus, as…
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