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Age of Gestation (AOG)

Age of Gestation The time measured from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual cycle to the current date and is measured in weeks.  

Age related Macular Degeneration

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) A chronic eye disease that causes loss of central vision, due to deterioration of the macula which is in the middle of the retina.

Agenda

Agenda A list of things to be done.

Agerasia

Agerasia The appearance of youthfulness in old age.

Ageusia

Ageusia The inability to taste sweet, sour, salty substances.

Aggression

Aggression A hostile mental attitude or behaviour.

Agnosia

Agnosia Loss of or reduction in the ability to recognise familiar objects or stimuli such as images and sounds.

Agonist

Agonist Any contracting muscle which is resisted by another muscle ( the antagonist).

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia An abnormal fear of open or public places.

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