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Aerobic
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AerobicRequiring the use of oxygen. Exercise that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body.
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Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Lungs
The main respiratory organs in the chest where blood is oxygenated.
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Aerobic capacity
The body's ability to process oxygen. It is a combination of lung capacity, the size of the capillaries, the pumping action of the heart, and transfer of oxygen from red blood cells to target tissues.
Aerobic exercise
Exercise with a low enough intensity to facilitate adequate oxygen transfer to the muscle cells so that no buildup of lactic acid is observed. This type of exercise is useful for reducing insulin levels and lowering blood glucose.
Aerobid
Aerobid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): flunisolide .
Aerolate
Aerolate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate iii
Aerolate iii is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate jr
Aerolate jr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate sr
Aerolate sr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolone
Aerolone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isoproterenol hydrochloride .
Aerophagia
A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air; causes gas and frequent belching.
Aerophobia
"An abnormal and persistent fear of flying. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they usually realize that the flying does not pose a threat commensurate with their fear. Aerophobia also means an irrational fear of fresh air or drafts of air. Derived from the Greek ""aero-"", air or gas + ""phobos"", fear = literally, fear of air."
Aeroseb-dex
Aeroseb-dex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone .
Aeroseb-hc
Aeroseb-hc is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone .
Aerosinusitis
Sinus troubles, particularly with pain, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when going up or down in a plane. Also called barosinusitis or sinus barotrauma.
Aerosol
"1. In general, a fine mist or spray which contains minute particles.
Aerosolization
The production of an aerosol -- a fine mist or spray containing minute particles. See: Aerosol.
Aerosporin
Aerosporin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): polymyxin b sulfate .
Aerotitis
Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane descends to land. The problems include ear pain, ringing, diminished hearing and, sometimes, dizziness. The word aerotitis (pronounced aer-o-tit-is) is compounded from aer- + otitis meaning inflammation of the ear. Alternate terms for aerotitis: aerotitis media, barotitis, barotitis media, otic barotrauma.
Aerotitis media
See Aerotitis.
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Acute
1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.
Addiction
Strong dependence or habitual use of a substance or practice, despite the negative consequences of its use.
Adenoids
Glandular tissue in the back of the throat that may swell, especially during childhood, obstruct breathing and speaking, and lead to ear infections.
Adenovirus
One of the viruses that cause the common cold.
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone. One of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. A shortage of this hormone causes increased loss of body fluids through the kidneys.
Aerobic
Airway
The passage by which air enters and exits the lungs.
Albino
A person with albinism.
Albumin
A water-soluble protein found in milk, egg, muscle, blood and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Aldosteronism
A condition resulting when the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates fluids and salt in the body.
Alimentary
Having to do with food or nutrition. The alimentary tract is the digestive tract.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Lungs
The main respiratory organs in the chest where blood is oxygenated.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Aerobic capacity
The body's ability to process oxygen. It is a combination of lung capacity, the size of the capillaries, the pumping action of the heart, and transfer of oxygen from red blood cells to target tissues.
Aerobic exercise
Exercise with a low enough intensity to facilitate adequate oxygen transfer to the muscle cells so that no buildup of lactic acid is observed. This type of exercise is useful for reducing insulin levels and lowering blood glucose.
Aerobid
Aerobid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): flunisolide .
Aerolate
Aerolate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate iii
Aerolate iii is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate jr
Aerolate jr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolate sr
Aerolate sr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): theophylline .
Aerolone
Aerolone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isoproterenol hydrochloride .
Aerophagia
A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air; causes gas and frequent belching.
Aerophobia
"An abnormal and persistent fear of flying. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they usually realize that the flying does not pose a threat commensurate with their fear. Aerophobia also means an irrational fear of fresh air or drafts of air. Derived from the Greek ""aero-"", air or gas + ""phobos"", fear = literally, fear of air."
Aeroseb-dex
Aeroseb-dex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone .
Aeroseb-hc
Aeroseb-hc is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone .
Aerosinusitis
Sinus troubles, particularly with pain, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when going up or down in a plane. Also called barosinusitis or sinus barotrauma.
Aerosol
"1. In general, a fine mist or spray which contains minute particles.
Aerosolization
The production of an aerosol -- a fine mist or spray containing minute particles. See: Aerosol.
Aerosporin
Aerosporin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) legal in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): polymyxin b sulfate .
Aerotitis
Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane descends to land. The problems include ear pain, ringing, diminished hearing and, sometimes, dizziness. The word aerotitis (pronounced aer-o-tit-is) is compounded from aer- + otitis meaning inflammation of the ear. Alternate terms for aerotitis: aerotitis media, barotitis, barotitis media, otic barotrauma.
Aerotitis media
See Aerotitis.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Acute
1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.
Addiction
Strong dependence or habitual use of a substance or practice, despite the negative consequences of its use.
Adenoids
Glandular tissue in the back of the throat that may swell, especially during childhood, obstruct breathing and speaking, and lead to ear infections.
Adenovirus
One of the viruses that cause the common cold.
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone. One of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. A shortage of this hormone causes increased loss of body fluids through the kidneys.
Aerobic
Airway
The passage by which air enters and exits the lungs.
Albino
A person with albinism.
Albumin
A water-soluble protein found in milk, egg, muscle, blood and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Aldosteronism
A condition resulting when the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates fluids and salt in the body.
Alimentary
Having to do with food or nutrition. The alimentary tract is the digestive tract.
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