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Lactational Amenorrhoea Method

A method of contraception based on the natural phase of infertility that occurs with breastfeeding shortly after birth. If followed…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Stomach

The stomach lies between the oesophagus and the duodenum in the gastrointestinal tract. The stomach is involved in the second phase…

01 Jan 2012
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Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (paradoxical sleep)

REM sleep is a phase of sleep characterised by rapid eye movements and also the absence of all other muscle…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Endometrial Lining

The endometrial lining is the wall of the uterus into which a fertilised embryo can implant to form a pregnancy.

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Punctate Keratitis

Punctate keratitis is an eye disease that affects the cornea. It causes mild…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Toxoplasma Gondii

Toxoplasma gondii is a single-celled organism that causes an infection known as toxoplasmosis. It is found…

01 Jan 2012
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REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement)

REM sleep is the sleep phase characterised by Rapid Eye Movements. Other criteria for REM sleep include low muscle tone…

01 Jan 2012
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Bradyzoite

Bradyzoite is the name given to Toxoplasma gondii organisms which are dormant and live in tissue…

01 Jan 2012
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Prodrome

Prodrome is the first phase of a migraine headache. Individuals typically experience symptoms of tiredness, mood changes and gastrointestinal disturbances…

01 Jan 2012

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