Lexicon

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Ab Ac Ad Ae Af Ag Ai Ak Al An Ao Ap Ar As At Au

Algae

Algae Various organisms that mainly grow in water, ranging from single cell to multicell eg seaweeds.

Alge-

Alge- Relating to pain. Eg: Analgesic

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome A disorientating, neurological condition where wrong signals are sent from the eyes to the brain, resulting in distortion in perception.

Alien Hand Syndrome

Alien Hand Syndrome A neurological disorder in which the patient’s hand takes on a mind of its own. It usually occurs after trauma to the brain, epilepsy, or a stroke.

Alimentary Tract

Alimentary Tract The tube-like passage from the mouth, through the stomach to the anus, through which food travels during digestion.

Alkaline Diet

Alkaline Diet A diet where acidic foods are avoided, such as grains, dairy, meat, sugar and mushrooms.

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Alkaline Phosphotase (ALP) An enzyme that is made in the liver, bone and other tissues, which liberates phosphate under alkaline conditions.

Alkaptonuria

Alkaptonuria A rare, inherited condition where the urine turns almost black when exposed to air.

All Ears

All Ears To listen intently.

All Eyes on Me

All Eyes on Me All attention on me.