Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs.
See: atherosclerosis
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haematology – study (-ology) of blood (haema-)
lymph node – small bodies in the lymphatic system, particularly at the neck, armpit, and groin, that filter bacteria and foreign particles. During infection, lymph nodes may become swollen with white blood cells (lymphocytes) fighting the infection.
TD (or tid) – a short hand term for medication dosing that means ‘take three times a day’.
nucleotide – the building blocks of the genetic code (DNA/RNA). Also called a base.