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What's the Larynx? for Kids
If you can sing "la la la," then you have a larynx!
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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's an Abrasion? for Kids
Ever get an abrasion from falling off a bike or a swing?
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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 Epistaxis Mean? for Kids
Epistaxis is usually no big deal — it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.
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What's a Whitehead? for Kids
People with acne may have different types of bumps on their skin.
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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.
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What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC)? for Kids
Blood is made up of different parts, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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What Are White Blood Cells? for Kids
White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.