| ginseng | A root found in Asia and the United States, although the Oriental variety is more easily obtainable. Ginseng has been popular in the Orient for centuries. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| Manchurian fever | A fever closely resembling typhus that prevails from September to December in South Manchuria; the probable pathogen is Rickettsia manchuriae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Manchurian haemorrhagic fever | A form of epidemic haemorrhagic fever caused by the Hantaan virus of the genus hantavirus. Synonym: Manchurian haemorrhagic fever. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Manchurian typhus | Tick transmitted infection with Rickettsia sibirica. See: Korean haemorrhagic fever. Mexican typhus, infection with Rickettsia typhi (mooseri) causing a syndrome similar to epidemic typhus, but spread from rats to man by the rat flea (Xenopsylla (polyplax) cheopis). Spread from rat to rat by the rat louse (Polyplax spinulosa). Most common form of typhus in the United State. It has various geographical names based on region in which it was observed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| administration, oral | The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cancer, oral | Cancer of the mouth area. A sore in the mouth that does not heal can be a warning sign of oral cancer. A biopsy is the only to know whether as abnormal area in the oral cavity is cancer. Oral cancer is caused by tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol use. Surgery to remove the tumour in the mouth is the usual treatment for patients with oral cancer. (12 Dec 1998) |
| candidiasis, oral | Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida. (12 Dec 1998) |
| canine oral papilloma | Warts affecting mucous membranes of young dogs; caused by a papillomavirus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| magnesia and alumina oral suspension | A mixture of magnesium hydroxide and variable amounts of aluminum oxide; used as an antacid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pathology, oral | A dental specialty concerned with pathology of the oral cavity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pharyngo-oral | Relating to the pharynx and the mouth; oropharyngeal. Origin: pharyngo-+ L. Os (or-), mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| combination oral contraceptive | A mixture of a steroid having progestational activity and an oestrogen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contraceptives, oral | Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally oestrogen or progesterone or both. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptives, oral, combined | Fixed drug combinations administered orally for contraceptive purposes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptives, oral, hormonal | Oral contraceptives which owe their effectiveness to hormonal preparations. (12 Dec 1998) |