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What is alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency also called AAT deficiency, is a inherited condition in which your liver does not make enough of
What is ambidextrous Ambidextrous or mixed-handedness is the ability to use both hands to do everything really easily and well. Ambidextrous facts Handedness is an
What are alpha blockers Alpha blockers also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists or alpha adrenergic blockers, relax certain muscles and help small blood vessels remain open. Alpha blockers
What is ammonia Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless acrid-smelling gas at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure that occurs naturally in the environment, in the
What is Adam's apple Adam’s apple is the common term used to describe what is officially named the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage (see