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| Amniocentesis | A procedure in which a syringe is inserted though the pregnant female’s abdominal wall into the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing fetus. |
| Antitoxins | Extracts of blood fluids that contain antibodies and act more quickly than vaccines, usually produced by inoculating animals (horses, sheep or rabbits) with specific toxins that stimulate the animal’s immune system. |
| Psychoactive Drug | Any substance that directly alters the normal functioning of the central nervous system when it is injected, ingested, smoked, snorted or absorbed into the blood. |
| Detoxification | To remove a poison or toxin or the effect of such from the body. |
| Steroid | Any of numerous compounds containing a 17 carbon four ring system and including the sterols and various hormones and glycosides. |
| Trachea | Windpipe |
| Ureters | Tubes that connect the kidneys with the bladder. |
| Pathology | The study of the essential nature of diseases and especially of the structural and functional changes produced by them. |
| Tinnitus | A condition in which a ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing or other noise is heard in the ear in the absence of external sound. |
| Sclera | The tough white outer coat of the eye. |
| Angina Pectoris | Pain and tightness in the chest caused by the lack of oxygen to the heart. |
| Labyrinth | Inner ear |
| Vasectomy | The surgical division or resection of all or part of the vas deferens usually to induce sterility. |
| Enabling | Trying to protect the person having trouble with alcohol or drugs from facing the consequences of his/her drug-related problems. |
| Leukoplakia | Thickened, white, leathery-appearing spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into cancer of the mouth. |
| Hemoglobin | The oxygen carrying part of the blood. |
| Lipid | A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water. |
| Hysterectomy | The surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Codependents | People who become overly concerned with another’s addiction problem and feel driven to fix or control it. |
| Al-Anon | A worldwide self-help organization for people who are close to alcoholics. |
| Alateen | A support program for people ages 12-20 whose parents, other family member or friends have drinking problems. |
| Generativity | A shift of attention away form oneself in the present to concerns for future generations. |
