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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute Diseases Inflammation of the lung caused by the body’s immune reaction to small air-borne particles such as mould, fungi or bacteria.  

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer starting in blood forming tissue and causing large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream  

Acute Post-haemorrhagic Anaemia

Acute Post-haemorrhagic Anaemia When a person quickly loses a large volume of blood, usually as a result of trauma or injury.  

Acute Stress Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder Development of anxiety, numbness, detachment, fear after witnessing a traumatic event.  

Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)

Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) A condition involving the death of tubular epithelial cells that form the renal tubules of the kidneys.    

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