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What's Addiction? for Kids
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
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What Are Immunizations? for Kids
This is the long word for what most kids know as vaccines.
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What Is Polyuria? for Kids
Someone who has uncontrolled diabetes may pee a lot. Polyuria is the medical word for this.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What's a Tympanogram? for Kids
Tympanic membrane is the fancy name for eardrum, so when a doctor wants to find out how your eardrum is working, they may get a tympanogram.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What's Dehydration? for Kids
Don't sweat this long word!
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What Is Bruxism? for Kids
Bruxism is the word for grinding your teeth, usually during sleep.
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What Does Sternutation Mean? for Kids
This is a long word for something that happens in a short time: sneezing!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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