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Abstinence

Voluntarily not doing something such as not drinking alcohol, not having sexual intercourse.   Abstinence Voluntarily not doing an action, refraining from doing an action,eg: not drinking alcohol, not having sexual intercourse. Audio

Abutment Teeth

The two teeth on either side of a gap which are used for holding a dental bridge.   Abutment Teeth The two teeth on either side of a gap which are used for anchoring a bridge.

Acanthocyte

An abnormal red blood cell.   Acanthocyte An abnormal red blood cell.

Acanthocytosis

Acanthocytosis A rare condition where the majority of the red blood cells are acanthocytes.

Acanthoma

Acanthoma A growth in the skin cells.

Accept: Except

Accept : Except Accept means to agree to receive or do. Examples:  I accept that I must work hard to become a doctor. I accepted the present with pleasure. Except means not including. Examples: The surgery is open every day except Sunday.

Accessible : Assessable

Accessible : Assessable Accessible means easily approached or entered. Examples: The convalescent home is accessible as it is on the outskirts of the town. Assessable means something has a quality or value that can be estimated or counted Examples: The assessable elements of the business are important when calculating the selling price.

Accessory navicular bone

Accessory navicular bone An accessory bone in the foot which develops in front of the ankle towards the inside of the foot

Acetabular Fracture

Acetabular Fracture   When the head of the femur is driven into the pelvis, usually by a blow.

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