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What's Tobacco? for Kids
Tobacco is a plant that can be smoked in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars.
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What's a Microscope? for Kids
A microscope is a very powerful magnifying glass.
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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 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 Are Immunizations? for Kids
This is the long word for what most kids know as vaccines.
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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's a Whitehead? for Kids
People with acne may have different types of bumps on their skin.
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What Is Bone Marrow? for Kids
Bone marrow is a thick, spongy kind of jelly inside your bones.
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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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