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What Are Insulin Injections? for Kids
Insulin is an important hormone that keeps the body working. If the body doesn't make enough of this substance, a person may need to get insulin injections.
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What Is DNA? for Kids
DNA is the genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.
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What's Glycogen? for Kids
When the body has extra glucose, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is called glycogen.
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What's a Radiologist? for Kids
When a kid gets an X-ray or a CT scan (two types of pictures taken of the inside of the body), those funny-looking pictures can be tough to understand.
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What Are Second-Degree Burns? for Kids
A second-degree burn is one that hurts the top two layers of skin.
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What Is Retinopathy? for Kids
Retinopathy is the medical word for disease of the retina.
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What Is Neuropathy? for Kids
Neuropathy is the medical word for disease of the nervous system.
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What Is Cerumen? for Kids
This word means wax.
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What's Tinnitus? for Kids
Ring, ring, ring! It's not the phone — it's the word for a ringing sound in the ears.
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What Is Polyuria? for Kids
Someone who has uncontrolled diabetes may pee a lot. Polyuria is the medical word for this.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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