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Flutter
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Flutter Ineffective contractions of the heart muscles.
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Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
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Flutamide
Flutamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): flutamide.
Flutex
Flutex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Fluticasone propionate
Fluticasone propionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fluticasone propionate.
Flutter, atrial
Well-organized but overly rapid contractions of the atrium of the heart (usually at a rate of 250-350 contractions per minute).
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Fibrocystic breasts
Noncancerous condition in which small lumps and cysts develop in the breasts.
Fibroids
Noncancerous growths in, on, or within the walls of the uterus that develop from muscle cells in the wall of the uterus.
Fine needle aspiration
The use of a thin, hollow needle to withdraw tissue from the body. In the case of suspected prostate cancer it may be used in conjunction with transrectal ultrasound of the prostate.
Flatulence
Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine.
Fluency
Able to express oneself readily and effortlessly: a fluent speaker; fluent in three languages.
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Folic acid
One of the B vitamins especially important for a woman to take before conception to help prevent neural tube defects in a fetus.
Food intolerance
An adverse food-induced reaction that does not involve the immune system. Lactose intolerance is an example.
Foodborne illness
An acute gastrointestinal infection caused by food that contains harmful bacteria. Also called food poisoning.
Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF)
Liver failure that occurs suddenly in a previously healthy person. The most common causes are acute hepatitis, acetaminophen overdose, and liver damage from prescription drugs.
Functional disorders
Conditions resulting from poor nerve and muscle function. Also called motility disorders.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Flutamide
Flutamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): flutamide.
Flutex
Flutex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Fluticasone propionate
Fluticasone propionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fluticasone propionate.
Flutter, atrial
Well-organized but overly rapid contractions of the atrium of the heart (usually at a rate of 250-350 contractions per minute).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Fibrocystic breasts
Noncancerous condition in which small lumps and cysts develop in the breasts.
Fibroids
Noncancerous growths in, on, or within the walls of the uterus that develop from muscle cells in the wall of the uterus.
Fine needle aspiration
The use of a thin, hollow needle to withdraw tissue from the body. In the case of suspected prostate cancer it may be used in conjunction with transrectal ultrasound of the prostate.
Flatulence
Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine.
Fluency
Able to express oneself readily and effortlessly: a fluent speaker; fluent in three languages.
Flutter
Folic acid
One of the B vitamins especially important for a woman to take before conception to help prevent neural tube defects in a fetus.
Food intolerance
An adverse food-induced reaction that does not involve the immune system. Lactose intolerance is an example.
Foodborne illness
An acute gastrointestinal infection caused by food that contains harmful bacteria. Also called food poisoning.
Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF)
Liver failure that occurs suddenly in a previously healthy person. The most common causes are acute hepatitis, acetaminophen overdose, and liver damage from prescription drugs.
Functional disorders
Conditions resulting from poor nerve and muscle function. Also called motility disorders.
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