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  • ...angere", which means to strangle, referring to the difficulty in breathing and swallowing experienced by those affected. ...culty breathing ([[dyspnea]]). Other symptoms may include fever, drooling, and a change in voice.
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  • ...]] (as in co-dydramol) or [[aspirin]]. It was developed in Germany in 1908 and first marketed in 1911. ...derived from the Greek words "di" meaning "two", "hydro" meaning "water", and "codeine", a type of [[alkaloid]] found in opium. The "dihydro" prefix indi
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  • ...o denote a particular compound analgesic, a combination of [[paracetamol]] and [[dihydrocodeine]]. ...e compound: '''Co''' (for [[codeine]]), '''dy''' (for [[dihydrocodeine]]), and '''mol''' (for [[paracetamol]]).
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  • ...scess" is derived from the Latin ''retro'' (behind), ''pharynx'' (throat), and ''abscessus'' (a going away), referring to the pus-filled cavity that forms ...]), and neck pain. In severe cases, it can lead to difficulty breathing ([[dyspnea]]) or voice changes ([[dysphonia]]).
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  • ...in people with [[sickle cell disease]]. It is a common cause of morbidity and the second most common cause of hospitalization in patients with sickle cel ...ea]], and [[wheezing]]. Other symptoms may include [[cough]], [[hypoxia]], and [[lung infiltrates]] visible on a [[chest radiograph]].
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  • ...The term is derived from the Greek words "eosin," meaning "dawn-colored," and "philos," meaning "loving," referring to the pink color these cells exhibit Eosinophilic pneumonia can be classified into two main types: acute and chronic. Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) typically presents with rapid o
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  • The following is a list of commonly used medical abbreviations and their meanings. : Etymology: From the English words "arterial", "blood", and "gas".
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  • ...occurring on red blood cells; the four classification groups are A, AB, B, and O * [[AIDS-related complex]] - symptoms including weight loss, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes experienced by people who are infected with HIV but do
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