Selected words and phrases
resistance – when the genetic structure of an organism (virus, bacteria, fungi etc) changes in a way that stops a drug from working. See mutation.
bile duct – a tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the small intestine biopsy: taking a small sample of body tissue for examination and testing in the laboratory
cryptococcus (crypto) – a fungal infection. Can cause meningitis.
malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.
HBV – hepatitis B, a virus that causes liver disease.
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