| AIDS |
A medical condition where the immune system cannot function properly and protect the body from disease. As a result, the body cannot defend itself against infections (like pneumonia). Aids is caused by the Human Immunodifiency Virus (HIV). This virus is spread through direct contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected individual. High-risk activities include unprotected sexual intercourse and intravenous drug use (sharing needles). ...
Ãâó: www.sabin.org/vaccine_science_glossaryA.htm
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| airway |
A space between roof insulation and roof boards provided for movement of air.
Ãâó: www.nachi.org/glossary.htm
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| aid |
The injection of donor semen into a woman's reproductive tract for the purpose of conception.
Ãâó: www.infertilitycentral.com/fertility/infertility-g...
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| AI |
The sperm of a woman's husband/partner is inserted directly into the cervix via the vagina. There are variations of this practice, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), which usually also includes ovarian stimulation and preparation of sperm.
Ãâó: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/media/releases/2002/2002_3...
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| AIH |
The injection of husband's semen into the wife's reproductive tract for the purpose of conception.
Ãâó: www.infertilitycentral.com/fertility/infertility-g...
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