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Reproductive period

The reproductive period begins with the first menstrual period (menarche), which…

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Delinquency

Delinquency refers to illegal or anti-social behaviour, usually in adolescents.

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Advergaming

Advergaming is the practice of using video games to advertise a particular product, viewpoint…

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Epileptic seizures

Occasionally referred to as a fit, is defined as a transient symptom of an…

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Adrenocortical Insufficiency

Adrenocortical insufficiency is a deficiency in hormone production by the…

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Biliary Colic

Biliary colic is a condition characterised by painful spasms of the muscles in the…

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Biliary Surgery

Biliary surgery is surgery affecting the bile ducts.

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Central Nervous System Depression (CNS Depression)

CNS depression refers to impaired functioning of the central…

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Cor Pulmonale

Cor pulmonale is a condition in which the right chamber of the…