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Anterior longitudinal ligament
The broad, strong ligament attached to the ventral surfaces of the vertebral bodies. It…
Anterior-to-posterior (AP) view
Anterior-to-posterior image taken by x-ray, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance, or other through the body imaging.
Antibiogram
The result of laboratory testing for the sensitivity of an isolated bacterial strain to…
Antibiotic
An antimicrobial agent, derived from cultures of microorganisms or produced semisynthetically , used to…
Antibiotic resistance
The development of resistance to the action of an antibiotic to which the bacterial…
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD)
Refers to diarrhea that develops in a person who is taking, or has recently…