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What Are Sebaceous Glands? for Kids
Sebaceous glands make oil to keep skin soft and smooth.
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What Does Nearsighted Mean? for Kids
You might be nearsighted if you have no problems seeing things up close but have trouble seeing things that are far away, like the chalkboard when you sit in the back of the classroom.
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What Does Chronic Mean? for Kids
This word refers to an illness that a person has for a long time or an illness that goes away and keeps coming back.
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Hormones for Kids
Hormones are special chemicals your body makes to help it do certain things, like grow up!
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What Is Lymph? for Kids
Lymph is a clear fluid that flows through its own vessels located throughout the body.
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What Is Malocclusion? for Kids
Malocclusion is a word that dentists and orthodontists use when your teeth don't come together like they should.
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What Is Polydipsia? for Kids
If diabetes isn't under control, a person might be really thirsty and drink a lot of fluids. Polydipsia is the medical word for this.
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What's Pneumonia? for Kids
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, usually caused by viruses or bacteria.
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What Is Ketoacidosis? for Kids
Ketoacidosis is a condition that can happen to people with diabetes when the body uses fat instead of glucose for fuel.
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What Are Astringents? for Kids
If your skin is oilier than normal, you might want to use an astringent.