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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acariasis
​Acariasis is an infestation by mites or ticks, which may cause symptoms such as skin irritation, allergic reactions, or dermatitis.



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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acarbose
​ Acarbose is a medication classified as an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used to help control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes by slowing carbohydrate digestion in the intestine.



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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acardia
​ Acardia is a rare congenital condition in which a fetus develops without a heart. It may occur in certain cases of conjoined twins, where one twin supplies circulation for both.



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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - academic health science partnership (AHSP) An academic health science partnership (also known as an academic health science centre, academic health science system, or academic medical partnership) is a collaboration between one or more universities and healthcare providers, such as foundation trusts in England. Its primary aim is to shorten the time between scientific discoveries and their practical application in patient care. These partnerships also play an important role in medical education and professional training.


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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acalculia
​Acalculia is an acquired inability to perform simple mathematical calculations. It is typically caused by damage to the dominant parietal lobe of the brain and may be seen in conditions such as Gerstmann’s syndrome.



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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acantha
​Acantha refers either to a spine projecting from a vertebra or to the backbone itself.



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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acamprosate calcium
Acamprosate calcium is a medication used to help maintain sobriety in individuals recovering from alcohol dependence. It is prescribed alongside counselling and is started after the patient has already stopped drinking. The drug is taken orally, and the most common side-effect is diarrhoea. Its trade name is Campral EC.



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