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  • == Liver abscess == ...abscess''' (pronounced: /ˈlivər ˈabsəs/) is a pus-filled mass inside the [[liver]].
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  • '''Amoebic Liver Abscess''' ...abscess''' (pronunciation: uh-mee-bik liv-er ab-ses) is a type of [[liver abscess]] caused by the [[parasite]] ''[[Entamoeba histolytica]]''.
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  • == Pyogenic Liver Abscess == ...] caused by bacterial infection, which results in pus formation within the liver.
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  • ...ce of other foreign materials under the skin. They can occur in any region of the body, but are most commonly found on the skin surface. ..."a going away," referring to the pus that 'goes away' from the body as the abscess drains.
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  • '''Amebicide''' (pronounced: am-eh-bi-side) is a type of [[antiparasitic]] medication used to treat infections caused by [[amoebas]] The term "Amebicide" is derived from the word "Amoeba", a type of single-celled organism, and "-cide", a suffix derived from the Latin word "
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  • ...ria. The term "infection" comes from the Latin "infectio", meaning the act of infecting. ..., liver, and spleen, causing more serious complications such as pneumonia, liver abscesses, and septicemia.
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  • ...ated to or caused by [[amoebae]], a group of single-celled organisms, some of which can cause disease in humans and other animals. ...in reference to the constantly changing shape of amoebae due to their lack of a rigid cell wall.
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  • ...ated to or caused by [[amoebas]], a group of single-celled organisms, some of which can cause disease in humans and other animals. The term is derived fr * [[Amebic dysentery]]: A type of dysentery caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
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  • ...ayer of the [[peritoneum]] that extends from the stomach and adjacent part of the [[duodenum]] to other abdominal organs. It is divided into two main par The [[Greater Omentum]] is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach. It contains adipose t
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  • ...d to other parts of the body, such as the liver, and cause [[amoebic liver abscess]]. Diagnosis of ''Entamoeba histolytica'' infection is usually made by examining stool samp
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  • .../kwin'famid/) is a synthetic [[antiparasitic]] agent used in the treatment of [[amebiasis]], a parasitic infection caused by the amoeba ''Entamoeba histo The term "Quinfamide" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a quinoline ring and an amide group. The prefix "quin-" refers to the quino
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  • ..., "change") is a genus of [[Amoebidae|Amoebidae]], one of the major groups of [[Amoebozoa]], and a [[parasite|parasitic]] protozoan. ...'within' and ''amoibe'' meaning 'change', signifying the amoeboid movement of the organism.
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  • ...between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs * [[Abortion]] - termination of a pregnancy; can occur because of natural causes (called a miscarriage) or be a medical intervention
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  • ...alized [[dictionary]] that contains words and phrases related to the field of [[medicine]]. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students ...onary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "collection of words."
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