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mixed feeding – combination of breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

fixed dose combination (FDC) – several drugs combined in one tablet at a standard dose.

buprenorphine – strong pain-killer useful for treating heroin addiction. See also methadone.

amniocentesis – test in which cells around a fetus are removed and examined to detect genetic abnormalities

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.