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What's an Abrasion? for Kids
Ever get an abrasion from falling off a bike or a swing?
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What Are Caries? for Kids
Better brush to keep those caries away!
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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's Dehydration? for Kids
Don't sweat this long word!
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What Does Sternutation Mean? for Kids
This is a long word for something that happens in a short time: sneezing!
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What Are White Blood Cells? for Kids
White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.
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What's Insulin? for Kids
If someone has diabetes, they have trouble with a hormone called insulin.
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What's the Pancreas? for Kids
The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly.
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What Is DNA? for Kids
DNA is the genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.
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What Is the Glycemic Index? for Kids
The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this happens and how a food affects blood glucose levels.