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Aspergillosis
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D001228 |
[Infections with fungi of the genus ASPERGILLUS.
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Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary
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D001229 |
[Hypersensitivity reaction (ALLERGIC REACTION) to fungus ASPERGILLUS in an individual with long-standing BRONCHIAL ASTHMA. It is characterized by pulmonary infiltrates, EOSINOPHILIA, elevated serum IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, and skin reactivity to Aspergillus antigen.
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Aspergillus
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D001230 |
[A genus of mitosporic fungi containing about 100 species and eleven different teleomorphs in the family Trichocomaceae.
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Aspergillus flavus
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D001231 |
[A species of imperfect fungi which grows on peanuts and other plants and produces the carcinogenic substance aflatoxin. It is also used in the production of the antibiotic flavicin.
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Aspergillus fumigatus
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D001232 |
[A species of imperfect fungi from which the antibiotic fumigatin is obtained. Its spores may cause respiratory infection in birds and mammals.
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Aspergillus nidulans
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D001233 |
[A species of imperfect fungi from which the antibiotic nidulin is obtained. Its teleomorph is Emericella nidulans.
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Aspergillus niger
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D001234 |
[An imperfect fungus causing smut or black mold of several fruits, vegetables, etc.
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Aspergillus ochraceus
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D001235 |
[An imperfect fungus that produces ochratoxins and contaminates EDIBLE GRAIN and coffee beans.
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Aspergillus oryzae
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D001236 |
[An imperfect fungus present on most agricultural seeds and often responsible for the spoilage of seeds in bulk storage. It is also used in the production of fermented food or drink, especially in Japan.
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Aspermia
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D053714 |
[A condition characterized by the complete absence of SEMEN. This disorder should be differentiated from AZOOSPERMIA, absence of sperm in the semen.
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Asphyxia
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D001237 |
[A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
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Asphyxia Neonatorum
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D001238 |
[Respiratory failure in the newborn. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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Aspidosperma
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D030009 |
[A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. It contains ellipticine.
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Aspirations, Psychological
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D001240 |
[Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals.
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Aspirin
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D001241 |
[The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)
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Aspirin, Dipyridamole Drug Combination
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D000068342 |
[A drug combination of aspirin and dipyridamole that functions as a PLATELET AGGREGATION INHIBITOR, used to prevent THROMBOSIS and STROKE in TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK patients.
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Assertiveness
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D001242 |
[Strongly insistent, self-assured, and demanding behavior.
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Assisted Circulation
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D001243 |
[Pumping that aids the natural activity of the heart. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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Assisted Living Facilities
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D040561 |
[A housing and health care alternative combining independence with personal care. It provides a combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs, both scheduled and unscheduled, of those who need help with activities of daily living. (www.alfa.org)
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Association
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D001244 |
[A functional relationship between psychological phenomena of such nature that the presence of one tends to evoke the other; also, the process by which such a relationship is established.
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