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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
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
aberrant
  differing from the normal
abscess
  a collection of pus, usually associated with redness, swelling and pain.
acupuncture
  an ancient system of therapy where long thin needles are inserted at pressure points in the body to cure a disease.
abrasion
  removal of the superficial layers of skin or mucous membrane, usually seen as a skin wound
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.
amoebic abscess
  a collection of pus in the liver, a complication of intestinal amoebiasis
apical periodontal abscess
  an area of pus in the root of the tooth
appendiceal abscess
  pus collection around the appendix following an episode of appendicitis
abdomen
  the part of the body between the chest and hip region (the front or anterior portion)
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)
acalculia
  a learning disability characterised by an inability to perform simple mathematical problems.
accident-prone
  the predisposition of an individual towards a greater number of accidents than can be expected of the average person in similar circumstances.
accomodation
  the psychological state in which a person adjusts his existing knowledge with every fresh experience.
 
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