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What Does Stat Mean? for Kids
Quick! On the double! Hurry up! Get moving!
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What Is Hyperopia? for Kids
Having hyperopia is also known as being farsighted, which means you can see things far away, but have trouble seeing objects up close, like the words in a book.
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What's an Ophthalmologist? for Kids
This is an eye doctor who diagnoses and treats eye diseases.
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What Is the Cerebral Cortex? for Kids
Also known as gray matter, this term describes the brain's outer layer.
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What's a Rhinovirus? for Kids
No, this isn't a rhinoceros with the sniffles.
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What's Saliva? for Kids
Saliva is none other than spit, the clear liquid in your mouth that's made of water and other chemicals.
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What Is Gingivitis? for Kids
Got gums? Then you have to protect them against gingivitis, the word for gum disease.
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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 Is a Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test (Hemoglobin A1c)? for Kids
This blood test can tell someone with diabetes if his or her diabetes is under control or out of control.
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What Is Neuropathy? for Kids
Neuropathy is the medical word for disease of the nervous system.