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Glossary of terms
That medical terms are complicated? Yes, we agree. But they can be explained. That's why we've put together an easy-to-understand medical glossary, where you'll find all sorts of terms from the world of medicine, diagnostics and related fields. So that you don't have to get confused anymore.
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Anticipation
Anticipation – the increasing frequency and severity of a disease in subsequent generations.
Amylase
Amylase – an enzyme produced in the pancreas and released into the small intestine during the digestion of glucose.
Anaerobic culture
Anaerobic culture – an examination used in suspected inflammatory tissue diseases in which anaerobic bacteria are expected to multiply (e.g. abscess or deep soft tissue injuries).
Antigen test
Antigen test – a test developed for rapid detection (within 30 minutes) of specific antigens (e.g. coronavirus).
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