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Dilatation and evaculation
A surgical procedure and abortion method in which the cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are removed (evacuated). It is normally performed during the second trimester.
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Complicated abortion
Any spontaneous or induced abortion that results in complications, such as bleeding or infection.
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Clue cells
Cells in the vagina that are covered with bacteria, uniquely found in women who have a vaginal infection.
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Oestrogen dominance
Having an imbalance of the female hormones with too much oestrogen compared to progesterone.
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Diabetes disorder
Blood-sugar levels are too high either because the body can’t produce enough insulin or because it can’t use it effectively.
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Bone turnover
Rate at which bone breaks down and builds up when the body replaces old bone with healthy new bone.
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Bioflavonoids
Substances that have antioxidant benefits, are anti-inflammatory and help to strengthen blood capillaries; found in fruits. A term for any of a group of substances found in many fruits and essential for the absorption and processing of vitamin C.
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Benign harmless
Non-cancerous condition that will not spread to other parts of the body.
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World view
View that encompasses and considers all that is living and nonliving. Not human-centered.
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Workout
The physical activity/exercise that follows the warm-up and precedes the cool-down. (Some definitions include the warm-up and cool-down as part of the workout.)
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