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vaccination |
Inoculation with weakened or dead microorganisms to develop immunity and prevent disease caused by the regular strain of that microorganism |
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vaccine |
A preparation of killed or weakened microorganisms, given to treat or prevent disease |
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vagina |
The muscular canal in women between the vulva and the uterus. It serves as the entry for spermatozoa and as the birth canal |
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vaginismus |
Painful spasm of the vagina. |
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varicocele |
Dilated veins in the spermatic cord above or around the testis that can cause decreased sperm production on the affected side. |
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varicose veins |
Swollen, distended veins especially visible in the legs. |
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vas deferens |
The duct through which sperm travels from the testicle to the urethra of the penis. |
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vascular |
Of or having vessels, particularly the blood vessels |
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vasculitis |
Inflammation of the walls of the small blood vessels. |
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vasectomy |
Surgical removal or tying of the vas deferens to prevent the passing of sperm. Used as a form of birth control. |
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