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Inability to walk
Abatement
A reduction or elimination of public health nuisances such as
smoke, loud noise etc
Abaxial
Lying outside the axis of any body or part
Abdomen
The part of the body between the chest and hip region (the front or
anterior portion)
Abdominogenital
Relating to abdomen and genital organs
Abdominopelvic
Relating to the abdomen and pelvis
Abdominoplasty
An operation performed on the abdominal wall for cosmetic
purposes
Abduction
Movement of a body part away from the median plane of the body
(an imaginary line drawn form head to toe dividing the body plane
into half)
Aberrant
Differing from the normal
Aberration
Deviation from the normal pattern
Abeta-lipoproteinaemia
A disorder characterised by an absence of low-density beta-
lipoprotein, presence of acanthocytes in blood, degeneration of
retinal pigments, malabsorption, and neuromuscular abnormalities
Abeyance
A state of temporary abolition of function
Ability
The physical, mental, or legal competence to function
Abiotic
Incompatibility with life, without life
Abiotrophy
An age- dependent manifestation of a genetically determined trait
Ablastin
An antibody that seems to inhibit reproduction of trypanosome;
found in rats
Ablate
To remove, or to destroy the function of
Ablution
An act of washing or bathing
Abnormal
Not normal
Abort
To remove the embryo or fetus from the mother's womb before it
is viable
Abortifacient
An agent that produces abortion
Abortigenic
Producing abortion
Abortion
Removal (spontaneous or induced) of an embryo or foetus from
the uterus before it reaches the stage when it can survive outside
the womb
Abrachia
Congenital absence of arms
Abrachiocephaly
Congenital absence of arms and head
Abrasion
Removal of the superficial layers of skin or mucous membrane,
usually seen as a skin wound
Abscess
A collection of pus, usually associated with redness, swelling and
pain.
Absorption
The incorporation or soaking in of substances (solids, liquids,
gases, light or heat) by a system
Abstinence
To refrain from the use of certain components of diet, alcohol,
drugs or from sexual intercourse
Abuse
1. misuse or excessive use of anything. 2. harmful or offensive
treatment (physical or sexual) of an individual, eg. child abuse.