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Hypertension or high blood
pressure is a medical
condition wherein the blood
pressure is chronically
elevated. While it is
formally called arterial
hypertension, the word
"hypertension" without a
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Blood pressure
Blood pressure is the
pressure exerted by the
blood on the walls of the
blood vessels. Unless
indicated otherwise, blood
pressure is understood to
mean arterial blood
pressure, i.e., the pressure
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Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a phenomenon of
the nervous system connected
to the ear, characterised by
perception of a ringing or
beating sound (often
perceived as sinusoidal)
with no external source.
This sound may be a quiet
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Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2
(formerly called diabetes
mellitus type II,
non-insulin-dependent
diabetes, NIDDM or
adult-onset diabetes) is a
long-term metabolic disorder
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COX-2 inhibitor
COX-2 selective inhibitor is a form of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX-2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Selectivity for COX-2 reduces the ... > more -
Adipose tissue
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Local anesthetic
A local anesthetic is a drug that reversibly inhibits the propagation of signals along nerves. When it is used on specific nerve pathways, effects such as analgesia (loss of pain sensation) and ... > more -
Ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic (or ischemic) heart disease is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart. It is the most common cause of death in most western countries. Ischaemia means a "reduced blood ... > more -
Renal cell carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma, also known by the eponym Grawitz tumor, is the most common form of kidney cancer arising from the renal tubule. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in ... > more -
Blood sugar
In medicine, blood sugar is a term used to refer to levels of glucose in the blood. Blood sugar concentration, or serum glucose level, is tightly regulated in the human body. Glucose, transported via ... > more -
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is ... > more -
Electrolyte
An electrolyte is a substance that dissociates into free ions when dissolved, to produce an electrically conductive medium. Electrolyte and sports drinks can be home-made by using the correct ... > more
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