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- + Foaming Agents
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- Foaming Agents
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A type of antacid that generates gases in a fluid, increasing the surface area of the liquid and allowing it to spread more evenly.
More Information on Foaming Agents: Digestive Medications
- + Fobi
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- Fobi
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"Fobi" is more commonly referred to as "Silastic Ring Gastric Bypass" in the medical community.
Silastic Ring Gastric Bypass
Also Known As: "Vertical Banded Gastric Bypass, Silastic Ring Gastroplasty"
A form of gastric bypass that uses adjustable rings to control the size of the size of the openings within, to and from the stomach.
More Information on Silastic Ring Gastric Bypass: Digestive Treatments
- + FOBT
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- FOBT
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"FOBT" is more commonly referred to as "Fecal Occult Blood Test" in the medical community.
Fecal Occult Blood Test
Also Known As: "Immunologic Fecal Occult Blood Test, Immunoassay Fecal Occult Blood Test, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test, IFOBT"
A test to detect hidden blood in the stool, which may be a sign of cancer. It is not a test of the blood, but rather a test for blood in a stool sample. It may be used as a screening tool for colorectal cancer.
More Information on Fecal Occult Blood Test: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
- + Focal Adenomatous Hyperplasia
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- Focal Adenomatous Hyperplasia
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"Focal Adenomatous Hyperplasia" is more commonly referred to as "Persistent Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia of Infancy" in the medical community.
Persistent Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia of Infancy
Also Known As: "Islet Cell Dysmaturation Syndrome, Diffuse Discrete Beta Cell Abnormality, PHHI, Islet Cell Adenomatosis, Nesidioblastosis, Nesidioblastoma"
A group of rare conditions (most often occur in infancy) in which the beta cells of the pancreas secrete too much insulin. While the opposite of type 1 diabetes (the body produces no insulin), it involves regular glucose testing as with diabetes.
More Information on Persistent Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia of Infancy: Pediatric Diabetes
- + Focal Atrial Tachycardia
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- Focal Atrial Tachycardia
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Tachycardias (or abnormally fast heart rhythms) that result from electrical impulses that originate from one area of one atrium (one of two upper chambers of the heart). Multifocal atrial tachycardias originate from more than one area.
More Information on Focal Atrial Tachycardia: Arrhythmia
- + Focal Dystonia
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- Focal Dystonia
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Also Known As: "Localized Dystonia"
A type of dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements and abnormal posture) that affects only one specific area of the body.
More Information on Focal Dystonia: Movement Disorders
- + Focal Nerve Damage
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- Focal Nerve Damage
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Also Known As: "Localized Nerve Damage, Localized Nerve Failure, Focal Nerve Failure, Multiplex Neuropathy"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Nerve Damage: Neuropathy
- + Focal Nerve Failure
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- Focal Nerve Failure
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Also Known As: "Localized Nerve Damage, Localized Nerve Failure, Multiplex Neuropathy, Focal Nerve Damage"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Nerve Failure: Neuropathy
- + Focal Neuropathy
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- Focal Neuropathy
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Also Known As: "Localized Nerve Damage, Focal Nerve Damage, Localized Nerve Failure, Focal Nerve Failure, Multiplex Neuropathy"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Neuropathy: Neuropathy
- + Focal Photocoagulation
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- Focal Photocoagulation
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"Focal Photocoagulation" is more commonly referred to as "Photocoagulation" in the medical community.
Photocoagulation
Also Known As: "Panretinal Photocoagulation, Scatter Photocoagulation"
A primary treatment for diabetic retinopathy. A strong beam of light (laser) seals off bleeding blood vessels in the eye and burns away extra blood vessels that should not have grown there.
More Information on Photocoagulation: Eye Conditions
- + Focal Seizures
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- Focal Seizures
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"Focal Seizures" is more commonly referred to as "Partial Seizures" in the medical community.
Partial Seizures
Also Known As: "Complex Partial Seizures, Simple Partial Seizures"
Seizures that only affect a specific area of the brain. They can be simple, where consciousness is maintained, or complex, where consciousness is lost or impaired.
More Information on Partial Seizures: Epilepsy & Seizure
- + Folacin
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- Folacin
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A type of B vitamin that is highly recommended for women who are or may become pregnant to prevent birth defects, particularly neural tube defects such as spina bifida. It is present in green leafy vegetables.
More Information on Folacin: Pregnancy Management
- + Folate
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- Folate
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Also Known As: "Vitamin B9"
One of the B vitamins. It is necessary for healthy blood, heart-disease prevention and synthesizing DNA. It is found in bananas, orange juice, peas, yeast, cold cereal, avocado, dried beans and green leafy vegetables.
More Information on Folate: Vitamins
- + Folate Deficiency Anemia
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- Folate Deficiency Anemia
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"Folate Deficiency Anemia" is more commonly referred to as "Megaloblastic Anemia" in the medical community.
Megaloblastic Anemia
Also Known As: "Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia"
A blood disorder in which there is a deficiency of folate, vitamin B12 or both. This causes excess amounts of megaloblasts (immature red blood cells) in the blood. It can result from malnutrition or malabsorption. It is rare in people under age 60.
More Information on Megaloblastic Anemia: Anemia & Blood Disorders
- + Foley Catheter
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- Foley Catheter
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Also Known As: "Urinary Catheter"
A flexible tube placed in the urethra to drain urine and monitor urine volume after a surgical procedure.
More Information on Foley Catheter: Urinary & Bladder
- + Folic Acid
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- Folic Acid
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Also Known As: "Folacin"
A type of B vitamin that is highly recommended for women who are or may become pregnant to prevent birth defects, particularly neural tube defects such as spina bifida. It is present in green leafy vegetables.
More Information on Folic Acid: Pregnancy Management
- + Folie à Deux
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- Folie à Deux
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"Folie à Deux" is more commonly referred to as "Shared Psychotic Disorder" in the medical community.
Shared Psychotic Disorder
Delusional system that develops in a person as a result of a close relationship with someone already diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. Usually, it involves two people.
More Information on Shared Psychotic Disorder: Schizophrenia & Psychosis
- + Follicle
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- Follicle
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Tiny, tubular structure in the skin through which hair grows. It includes the canal, hair shaft, sebaceous (oil) gland and muscle anchored to the follicle's side wall.
More Information on Follicle: Skin & Hair Basics
- + Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Also Known As: "FSH"
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain that regulates egg production in women and sperm production in men.
- + Follicular Thyroid Cancers
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- Follicular Thyroid Cancers
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"Follicular Thyroid Cancers" is more commonly referred to as "Thyroid Cancers" in the medical community.
Thyroid Cancers
Also Known As: "Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancers, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancers, Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancers"
Cancerous tumor or growth within the thyroid gland. It is the most common type of endocrine cancer.
More Information on Thyroid Cancers: Endocrine System Cancer
- + Folliculitis
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- Folliculitis
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Infection of hair follicles that occurs on the skin or scalp and resembles acne pimples or crusty sores. Itchiness and soreness are also common. Antibiotic treatment usually is successful, but some cases may require laser treatments.
More Information on Folliculitis: Skin Related Infections
- + Fontan Operation
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- Fontan Operation
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Also Known As: "Fenestrated Fontan"
A surgery to correct one or more severe birth defects of the heart. It is the final stage of a series of three surgeries called the Norwood procedure. The repairs made should grow with the patient and provide a smooth flow of blood to the lungs.
More Information on Fontan Operation: Pediatric Heart
- + Fontan Procedure
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- Fontan Procedure
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Also Known As: "Fenestrated Fontan, Fontan Operation"
A surgery to correct one or more severe birth defects of the heart. It is the final stage of a series of three surgeries called the Norwood procedure. The repairs made should grow with the patient and provide a smooth flow of blood to the lungs.
More Information on Fontan Procedure: Pediatric Heart
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- Food Additives
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"Food Additives" is more commonly referred to as "Additives" in the medical community.
Additives
Any substance, either natural or man-made, that is added to a food other than its basic raw ingredients. These may include preservatives, artificial sweeteners, artificial coloring or flavors and more.
More Information on Additives: Additives & Seasonings
- + Food Allergen
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- Food Allergen
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Any food component or additive that, when ingested, is mistakenly perceived as a threat, triggering an exaggerated reaction by the immune system.
More Information on Food Allergen: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Allergies
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- Food Allergies
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Group of disorders characterized by a response by the immune system to specific foods. Food allergies often occur in the first few years of life and decline over the next 10 years.
More Information on Food Allergies: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Allergies & Children
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- Food Allergies & Children
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Also Known As: "Pediatric Food Allergies"
True food allergies are rare, occurring in about 2 percent of children, who may outgrow them. Symptoms may include wheezing, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and swelling around the mouth and throat.
More Information on Food Allergies & Children: Pediatric Allergy & Asthma
- + Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
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- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
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Also Known As: "FAAN"
Worldwide group working to educate the public on food allergies and anaphylaxis while providing greater public awareness of these conditions. It is made up physicians, families and many others.
More Information on Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Allergy Prevention
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- Food Allergy Prevention
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The only way to avoid a reaction is to strictly avoid the allergy-causing food. Read ingredients for all food. Products without a label should be avoided. If a label contains unfamiliar terms, call the manufacturer for a definition or avoid the food.
More Information on Food Allergy Prevention: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Allergy Treatment
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- Food Allergy Treatment
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Also Known As: "Emergency Treatment, Food Elimination, Dietary Restriction"
The only reliable treatment is restriction or complete elimination of the food allergen, and emergency treatment in the case of a severe reaction, such as epinephren injection.
More Information on Food Allergy Treatment: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food and Agriculture Organization
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- Food and Agriculture Organization
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Also Known As: "UNFAO, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO"
A United Nations agency that serves as a forum for nations to negotiate agreements and debate policy. It also helps developing countries modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and works to ensure good nutrition for all.
- + Food and Drug Administration
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- Food and Drug Administration
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Also Known As: "FDA"
Under authorization of Congress, FDA researchers and investigators enforce public health laws and safety by monitoring the production, transport and sale of many American goods and services, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and more.
- + Food and Nutrition Board
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- Food and Nutrition Board
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A board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences that recruits nutrition scientists to review scientific data and determine appropriate amounts of essential nutrients that each person should consume.
- + Food Challenge Test
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- Food Challenge Test
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Also Known As: "Oral Food Challenge Test, Double Blind Food Challenge, Double Masked Food Challenge"
A highly accurate method to determine the cause of food allergy. A patient consumes capsules which hide different foods, as a physician observes for signs of an allergic reaction.
More Information on Food Challenge Test: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Code
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- Food Code
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An FDA publication detailing how to prevent foodborne illness while storing, preparing and serving food. It is periodically updated and intended for restaurants, grocery stores, institutional food services, vending operations and others.
- + Food Diary
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- Food Diary
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Also Known As: "Diet Diary, Food Journal, Diet Journal"
A journal used to track nutritional intake by recording what foods are eaten and what nutrients they contain. It can be used in conjunction with a symptoms diary to assist in the diagnosis of some gastrointestinal disorders.
More Information on Food Diary: Digestive Treatments
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- Food Elimination
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Also Known As: "Emergency Treatment, Dietary Restriction"
The only reliable treatment is restriction or complete elimination of the food allergen, and emergency treatment in the case of a severe reaction, such as epinephren injection.
More Information on Food Elimination: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Food Exchange Lists
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"Food Exchange Lists" is more commonly referred to as "Exchange Lists" in the medical community.
Exchange Lists
Also Known As: "Food Exchanges"
Lists of foods used to plan diets. The foods in the list have similar amounts of carbohydrate, fat, protein and energy when prepared in specified portions. Any food in the list can be substituted for another.
More Information on Exchange Lists: Popular Diets
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- Food Exchanges
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"Food Exchanges" is more commonly referred to as "Exchange Lists" in the medical community.
Exchange Lists
Also Known As: "Food Exchange Lists"
Lists of foods used to plan diets. The foods in the list have similar amounts of carbohydrate, fat, protein and energy when prepared in specified portions. Any food in the list can be substituted for another.
More Information on Exchange Lists: Popular Diets
- + Food Group
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- Food Group
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A category of foods that share similar nutritional values. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a food pyramid of six basic food groups that people can use as a basis for creating a healthy diet.
More Information on Food Group: Nutrition Basics
- + Food Guide Pyramid
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- Food Guide Pyramid
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A visual guide for creating a healthy, balanced diet developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. It makes suggestions about the types of foods and number of servings people should eat each day based on age and activity level.
More Information on Food Guide Pyramid: Nutrition Basics
- + Food Idiosyncrasy
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- Food Idiosyncrasy
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An abnormal response to a food or food substance. While the reaction can be similar to that of a food allergy, it does not involve the immune system. Examples include sulfite sensitivity or sulfite-induced asthma.
More Information on Food Idiosyncrasy: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- + Food Insecure Household
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- Food Insecure Household
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Households in which members take in enough calories, but have diets in which foods are of a quality that does not meet daily nutritional requirements.
- + Food Insecurity
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- Food Insecurity
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Refers to one of two situations: limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire adequate foods in socially acceptable ways.
- + Food Intolerance
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- Food Intolerance
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Sensitivity to a food or component of a food that differs from a food allergy in that it does not involve an immune system response. Symptoms can be similar to those of a food allergy, though an intolerance is usually less severe.
More Information on Food Intolerance: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Food Irradiation
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- Food Irradiation
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The process using ionizing radiation to disinfest, sterilize or preserve food. There is some controversy regarding the safety of this technique.
More Information on Food Irradiation: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Food Journal
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- Food Journal
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Also Known As: "Diet Diary, Diet Journal"
A journal used to track nutritional intake by recording what foods are eaten and what nutrients they contain. It can be used in conjunction with a symptoms diary to assist in the diagnosis of some gastrointestinal disorders.
More Information on Food Journal: Digestive Treatments
- + Food Labels & Claims
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- Food Labels & Claims
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"Food Labels & Claims" is more commonly referred to as "Nutrition Labels & Claims" in the medical community.
Nutrition Labels & Claims
Standardized labels found on most food packaging that provides information about the amount of certain important nutrients in one serving of the packaged food.
More Information on Nutrition Labels & Claims: Nutrition Basics
- + Food Metabolism
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- Food Metabolism
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"Food Metabolism" is more commonly referred to as "Metabolism" in the medical community.
Metabolism
The process by which the body transforms food into energy (catabolism) or uses it to build or maintain body cells (anabolism). Glucose and insulin play vital roles in this process.
More Information on Metabolism: Nutrition Basics
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- Food Poisoning
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Acute gastrointestinal infection caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria, toxins, viruses or parasites.
More Information on Food Poisoning: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Food Preservatives
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- Food Preservatives
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"Food Preservatives" is more commonly referred to as "Preservatives" in the medical community.
Preservatives
Chemicals or other agents that slow the decomposition of food. They help delay or prevent spoilage and undesirable changes in a food's color, flavor or texture.
- + Food Quality Protection Act
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- Food Quality Protection Act
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Also Known As: "FQPA"
Legislation passed by Congress in 1996 that mandates a single standard for pesticides in foods, provides protections for children, speeds approval of safer pesticides and promotes crop protection tools.
- + Food Research and Action Center
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- Food Research and Action Center
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Also Known As: "FRAC"
A nonprofit advocacy group for children that works to improve public policies to end hunger and poor nutrition in the United States. It was founded in 1970.
- + Food Safety
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- Food Safety
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Efforts to protect the food supply from microbial, chemical and physical hazards or contamination during all stages of food production and handling.
More Information on Food Safety: Nutrition Basics
- + Food Safety Initiative
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- Food Safety Initiative
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An effort by the federal government to reduce the outbreak of foodborne illnesses by tightening control on imports, setting a high standard for domestic production and increasing understanding of the causes of food contamination.
- + Food Security
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- Food Security
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A concept that includes access to enough food for an active, healthy life. It encompasses the ready availability of nutritious and safe foods and an ability to acquire adequate foods in socially acceptable ways.
- + Food Security Supplement Survey
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- Food Security Supplement Survey
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A federally funded survey that measures the prevalence and severity of food insecurity and hunger.
- + Food Stamp Program
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- Food Stamp Program
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A USDA program that provides monthly benefits to help single people and families with little or no income buy the food they need for good health.
- + Foodborne Illness
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- Foodborne Illness
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Also Known As: "Food Poisoning"
Acute gastrointestinal infection caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria, toxins, viruses or parasites.
More Information on Foodborne Illness: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Foods & Headaches
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- Foods & Headaches
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"Foods & Headaches" is more commonly referred to as "Diet & Headaches" in the medical community.
Diet & Headaches
Certain foods (e.g., chocolate, nuts) can trigger headaches in some patients. Avoiding these foods can reduce the frequency of attacks.
More Information on Diet & Headaches: Headache & Migraine
- + Foot Care & Diabetes
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- Foot Care & Diabetes
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Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Nerve damage caused by diabetes may leave people with less feeling in their feet. They therefore may not notice problems (e.g., calluses, sores, cuts, bunions) that can lead to infection.
More Information on Foot Care & Diabetes: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Foot Exam
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- Foot Exam
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"Foot Exam" is more commonly referred to as "Comprehensive Foot Exam" in the medical community.
Comprehensive Foot Exam
A comprehensive assessment of the foot and the skin around the foot as well as the patient's circulation and sensation. People with diabetes are at higher risk for foot-related problems and should have foot exams regularly.
More Information on Comprehensive Foot Exam: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes
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- Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes
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Also Known As: "Lower Limb Amputation, Lower Extremity Amputation"
Surgical removal of all or part of a patient's foot or leg. Patients with diabetes may require amputation to prevent an infection of the foot or leg from spreading.
More Information on Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Foot Pain
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- Foot Pain
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Pain that is felt in the foot or a part of the foot (e.g., toes, heel, ball, arch, ankle). It may be caused by many conditions, including nerve damage, poor circulation, heel spurs, gout, bunions and flat foot.
More Information on Foot Pain: Arm & Leg Pain
- + Foot Problems & Diabetes
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- Foot Problems & Diabetes
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People with diabetes are at higher risk for foot-related problems (e.g., calluses, sores, cuts, bunions). Nerve damage caused by diabetes reduces the feeling in the patient's feet. Therefore, they may not quickly realize that foot problems exist.
More Information on Foot Problems & Diabetes: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Foot Ulcer
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- Foot Ulcer
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A deep sore or break in the skin of the feet. People with diabetes are more prone to ulcers, which can develop from minor scrapes, cuts that heal slowly, or from friction.
More Information on Foot Ulcer: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Footdrop
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- Footdrop
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Also Known As: "Drop Foot"
A type of gait disturbance in which, when walking, the whole foot drops at once or the toe of the foot touches the floor before the heel.
More Information on Footdrop: Arm & Leg Pain
- + Foramen Ovale
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- Foramen Ovale
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An opening between the right and left atria (upper heart chambers) in the fetal heart that allows blood to circulate between these two chambers. If the foramen ovale fails to close after birth, the condition is called patent foramen ovale.
More Information on Foramen Ovale: Pediatric Heart
- + Foraminotomy
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- Foraminotomy
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Also Known As: "Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy, Cervical Foraminotomy"
A minimally invasive surgery to treat problems of the cervical spine (in the neck). It involves enlarging the space where the nerve root exits the spinal cord and removing any disc pieces that may be pressing on the nerve.
More Information on Foraminotomy: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
- + Forced Expiratory Volume
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- Forced Expiratory Volume
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"Forced Expiratory Volume" is more commonly referred to as "Spirometry" in the medical community.
Spirometry
Also Known As: "FEV1, Spirogram"
Lung measurement made with a spirometer used to evaluate airway obstruction. It measures the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a given time period. It is often performed to diagnose the presence and severity of asthma.
More Information on Spirometry: Lung Tests
- + Forced Expirogram
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- Forced Expirogram
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"Forced Expirogram" is more commonly referred to as "Pulmonary Function Test" in the medical community.
Pulmonary Function Test
Also Known As: "PFT, Lung Function Test"
A painless strategy for measuring lung function. This test can help to determine the severity of lung disease, evaluate a patient's progress while being treated and measure lung capacity before surgery.
More Information on Pulmonary Function Test: Lung Tests
- + Forehead Lift
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- Forehead Lift
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"Forehead Lift" is more commonly referred to as "Browlift" in the medical community.
Browlift
Also Known As: "Browplasty, Eyebrow Lift, Coronoplasty"
A type of cosmetic surgery to remove lines and furrows from the area above the eyes.
More Information on Browlift: Skin & Aging
- + Foreign Bodies
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- Foreign Bodies
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Objects that have been placed in a body opening. They can cause gastrointestinal problems if swallowed or inserted in the rectum.
- + Foreign Substance
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- Foreign Substance
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"Foreign Substance" is more commonly referred to as "Antigen" in the medical community.
Antigen
Any substance that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to defend the body against infection or disease.
More Information on Antigen: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Forensic Dentistry
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- Forensic Dentistry
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Also Known As: "Dental Forensics"
Branch of dentistry that uses dental records to help identify victims of homicides or disasters. Dentists who specialize in this field can establish positive identifications by using computer identification programs.
More Information on Forensic Dentistry: Oral Health Basics
- + Forestier Disease
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- Forestier Disease
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"Forestier Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Ankylosing Hyperostosis" in the medical community.
Ankylosing Hyperostosis
Also Known As: "Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spondylitis Deformans, DISH"
A condition marked by bony overgrowth where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It usually causes no symptoms, but can trigger back or neck stiffness if it affects the spine.
More Information on Ankylosing Hyperostosis: Bone Health
- + Fortification Spectra
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- Fortification Spectra
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"Fortification Spectra" is more commonly referred to as "Aura" in the medical community.
Aura
Sensations that precede some nervous system disorders (e.g., migraines, seizures). Prior to migraines, a patient may see flashing lights, zigzag lines or have temporary vision loss. Prior to seizures, an odd taste, smell, sound or feeling may occur.
More Information on Aura: Headache & Migraine
- + Fortified
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- Fortified
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Foods to which vitamins, minerals or other nutrients were added that were not originally present. For example, calcium may be added to orange juice to increase its nutritional content.
More Information on Fortified: Nutrition Basics
- + Fortified Foods
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- Fortified Foods
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Also Known As: "Fortified"
Foods to which vitamins, minerals or other nutrients were added that were not originally present. For example, calcium may be added to orange juice to increase its nutritional content.
More Information on Fortified Foods: Nutrition Basics
- + FOS
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- FOS
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"FOS" is more commonly referred to as "Fructo Oliogosaccharides" in the medical community.
Fructo Oliogosaccharides
An organic form of carbohydrate present in many fruits and vegetables that is also used as a dietary supplement. It serves as food for "good" bacteria in the digestive tract and help make it difficult for "bad" bacteria to survive in the body.
More Information on Fructo Oliogosaccharides: Carbs & Sugars
- + Fosinopril
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- Fosinopril
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"Fosinopril" is more commonly referred to as "Captopril" in the medical community.
Captopril
Also Known As: "Quinapril, Enalaprilat, Benazepril, Ramipril, Lisinopril, Enalapril"
A type of ACE inhibitors, medications that widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. These medications are being studied for the prevention of side effects from radiation therapy.
More Information on Captopril: Cancer Drug & Medication
- + Foster Care
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- Foster Care
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Also Known As: "Foster Care Services"
Temporary care for children who cannot live with their parents or guardians. It typically occurs in a state-licensed home.
More Information on Foster Care: Healthcare Basics
- + Foster Care Services
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- Foster Care Services
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Temporary care for children who cannot live with their parents or guardians. It typically occurs in a state-licensed home.
More Information on Foster Care Services: Healthcare Basics
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