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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acoustic shock Acoustic shock is a reaction that occurs after exposure to a sudden unexpected loud noise, often referred to as an acoustic incident. It most commonly affects individuals who use headsets or telephones for prolonged periods, such as call centre operators or communication staff. The sudden noise can trigger a reflexive response in the auditory system and surrounding muscles.
Symptoms of acoustic shock may include ear pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), anxiety, and sometimes emotional distress such as depression. Unlike noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic shock does not usually cause permanent damage to hearing. However, the condition can still significantly affect a person’s comfort and ability to work, making prevention and early management important.
Symptoms of acoustic shock may include ear pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), anxiety, and sometimes emotional distress such as depression. Unlike noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic shock does not usually cause permanent damage to hearing. However, the condition can still significantly affect a person’s comfort and ability to work, making prevention and early management important.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acentric In genetics, acentric refers to a chromosome fragment lacking a centromere. Such fragments cannot attach to the spindle during cell division and are usually lost, often appearing in cells damaged by radiation.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - ACE inhibitor
An ACE inhibitor is a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a powerful vessel constrictor. By preventing this conversion, arteries relax and blood pressure decreases. These drugs are used in hypertension and heart failure.
An ACE inhibitor is a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a powerful vessel constrictor. By preventing this conversion, arteries relax and blood pressure decreases. These drugs are used in hypertension and heart failure.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acebutolol
Acebutolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It is taken orally, and side-effects may include breathing difficulties in asthmatic patients and cold extremities. Its trade name is Sectral.
Acebutolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It is taken orally, and side-effects may include breathing difficulties in asthmatic patients and cold extremities. Its trade name is Sectral.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - accouchement
Accouchement refers to the delivery of a baby.
Accouchement refers to the delivery of a baby.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - accessory nerve (spinal accessory nerve)
The accessory nerve is the eleventh cranial nerve (XI). Its cranial root contributes to nerves supplying the laryngeal muscles, while its spinal root supplies the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles, enabling movements of the head and shoulders.
The accessory nerve is the eleventh cranial nerve (XI). Its cranial root contributes to nerves supplying the laryngeal muscles, while its spinal root supplies the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles, enabling movements of the head and shoulders.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - accessory pathway
An accessory pathway is an additional electrical conduction route between the atria and ventricles of the heart. It can predispose individuals to re-entry tachycardia and may produce a delta wave on an ECG, characteristic of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
An accessory pathway is an additional electrical conduction route between the atria and ventricles of the heart. It can predispose individuals to re-entry tachycardia and may produce a delta wave on an ECG, characteristic of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - Acarus (Tyroglyphus)
Acarus is a genus of mites. One example, the flour mite (A. siro), is nonparasitic but can cause severe allergic dermatitis in flour-mill workers when present in stored flour.
Acarus is a genus of mites. One example, the flour mite (A. siro), is nonparasitic but can cause severe allergic dermatitis in flour-mill workers when present in stored flour.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acceptor
In biochemistry, an acceptor is a substance that facilitates oxidation by accepting hydrogen ions from another molecule, thereby enabling metabolic reactions to proceed.
In biochemistry, an acceptor is a substance that facilitates oxidation by accepting hydrogen ions from another molecule, thereby enabling metabolic reactions to proceed.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acatalasia
Acatalasia is a rare inherited deficiency of the enzyme catalase. It can lead to recurrent infections of the gums and mouth, particularly gingivitis. Two forms are recognized: the Japanese type (Takahara disease) and the Swiss type, which may produce no symptoms.
Acatalasia is a rare inherited deficiency of the enzyme catalase. It can lead to recurrent infections of the gums and mouth, particularly gingivitis. Two forms are recognized: the Japanese type (Takahara disease) and the Swiss type, which may produce no symptoms.
