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Long double-helix shaped molecules that contain our genetic information
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DNA
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Treatment for kidney disfunction where a machine is used to filter blood
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Dialysis
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Disease characterized by high blood sugar due to problems with insulin
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Diabetes
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The counterpart to systole; the period in which the heart is in relaxation
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Diastole
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Genetic syndrome that occurs when an individual has three copies of chromosome 21
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Down syndrome
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The first part of the small intestine, between stomach and jejunum
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Duodenum
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The process of shocking the heart back into a correct rhythm, often seen in TV shows
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Defibrillation
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Shoulder muscle responsible for raising the arms outwards
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Deltoid muscle
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An area of the skin that is controlled by nerves from a single section of the spinal cord
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Dermatome
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The part of the colon between the transverse and the sigmoid
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Descending colon
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A sheet of muscle beneath the lungs, the most important muscle used in breathing
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Diaphragm
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The process of breaking food down into smaller particles that can be absorbed
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Digestion
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Layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains hair follicles, glands, and touch receptors
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Dermis
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Watery stool that accompanies many diseases of the digestive system
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Diarrhoea
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A lack of water in the body, can be caused by the above
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Dehydration
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A substance that promotes urine production, such as caffeine or alcohol
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Diuretic
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A bacterial infection that causes a sore throat, coughing and fever, part of the DTP vaccine
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Diphtheria
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A molecule in the brain that plays a role in pleasure and the reward system
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Dopamine
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Infection of stomach and intestines that caused bloody defecation, of Oregon Trail fame
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Dysentery
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Class of brain diseases that gradually decrease cognitive function, such as Alzheimer's
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Dementia
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Mosquito-borne viral infection that still infects millions in tropical countries
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Dengue
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A doctor who specialized in conditions of the skin
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Dermatologist
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