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Tuesday, January 6, 2009


Today's Medical Fact By the age of 60, most people have lost approximately 50% of their taste buds and have experienced a decreased sense of taste. MAIN MENU Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in SYNDICATE	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. i Ileum The ileum is the lower third of the small intestine, located between the jejunum and colon; about ten feet long, the ileum is involved in absorbing digested food and nutrients into the body. Infarct Infarct is body tissue that has died due to a lack of oxygen resulting from obstructed blood flow to the area. Influenza Influenza is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus which attacks the respiratory tract in humans. It is characterized by headaches, muscle aches, fever, weakness, and cough. Insulin Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels and moves blood glucose from the blood to the muscles and other tissues in the body where it is needed. Ischemic Ischemic refers to an insufficient amount of blood flow and oxygen reaching the body’s tissues.

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