Albumin/Creatine Ratio (ACR)
Albumin/Creatine Ratio (ACR) A test for the level of albumin/creatine in the urine, used for evaluating kidney disease in diabetics..
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Albuminuria
Albuminuria Excessive amounts of protein in the urine.
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse A condition where a person has a craving and dependance on alcohol.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism Excessive consumption and dependance on alcoholic beverages leading to impaired social and vocational functioning.
Aldolase
Aldolase Any enzyme that breaks down fructose into triose sugars.
Aldosterone
Aldosterone A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the salt and water balance in the body.
Aldosteronism
Aldosteronism Excess production of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands, which reduces renin levels and causes high blood pressure.
Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique It teaches the ability to improve physical postural habits, particularly those that have become ingrained or are conditional responses.
Alexia
Alexia Also known as acquired dyslexia, when damage to the brain causes a patient to lose the ability to read.
Alfalfa
Alfalfa A member of the pea family which is cultivated as an important forage crop. In Chinese medicine it is used to lower cholestrol and for treating kidney and urinary tract infections.