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A
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Abortion
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a·bor·tion
n.
- Induced termination of
pregnancy and expulsion of an embryo or foetus
that is incapable of survival.
- A
miscarriage.
- Cessation of normal
growth, especially of an organ or other body
part, prior to full development or
maturation.
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Abstinence
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ab·sti·nence
n.
- The act or practice of
refraining from indulging an appetite, e.g.
sexual activities
- Abstention
from...
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Abuse
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Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
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a·buse
n.
- Improper use or handling;
misuse: e.g. drug abuse.
- Physical maltreatment:
physical or spousal abuse.
- Insulting or coarse
language: verbal abuse.
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Adolescence
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ad·o·les·cence
n.
- The period of physical
and psychological development from the onset of
puberty to maturity.
- A transitional period of
development between youth and
maturity
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Adult
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a·dult
n.
- One who has attained
maturity or legal age.
- adj. Fully
developed and mature.
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Albumin
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al·bu·min
n.
A class of simple,
water-soluble proteins that can be coagulated by
heat and are found in blood serum. This
indicates the level of protein in the
blood.
Normally constituting
about 55% of the plasma proteins, albumins
adhere chemically to various substances in the
blood, e.g., amino acids, and thus play a role
in their transport. Albumins and other blood
proteins aid in regulating the distribution of
water in the body.
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Audio-Visual
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au·di·o-vis·u·al
n.
An aid, other than
printed matter, that uses sight or sound to
present information: language tapes,
videocassettes, and other audio-visuals.
adj. (Abbr.
AV, A.V.)
Both audible and
visible.
Of or relating to
materials, such as films and tape recordings,
that present information in audible and
pictorial form: a corporation's audio-visual
department.
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B
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Bacterial
Infection
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Infection
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bac·te·ri·al in·fec·tion
n.
An infection caused by
bacteria. The growth of many disease-causing
bacteria can be halted by the use of
antibiotics. (Compare viral
infection.)
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Behaviour
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be·hav·iour
n.
- The manner in which one
behaves.
- Psychology. The actions
or reactions of persons or things in response to
external or internal stimuli.
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Benign
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be·nign
adj.
Medicine. Of no danger to
health; not recurrent or progressive; not
malignant: a benign tumor.
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Birth
Control
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Birth control
n.
Voluntary limitation or
control of the number of children conceived,
especially by planned use of contraceptive
techniques.
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Bladder
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blad·der
n.
Anatomy. Any of various
distensible membranous sacs, such as the urinary
bladder, that serve as receptacles for fluid or
gas.
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Breast
Examination
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A service offered as part of
the Health Package for Women.
See also FPATT web page:
Awareness ~ Health ~ Breast
Examination
See also FPATT web page:
Services ~ Clinic ~ Gynae
& Breast Clinic
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C
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CAFRA
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Caribbean Association for
Feminist Research and Action
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Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
Prostate Cancer
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Cancer
n.
- Any of various malignant
neoplasms characterized by the proliferation of
anaplastic cells that tend to invade surrounding
tissue and metastasize to new body
sites.
- The pathological
condition characterized by such
growths.
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Central
Committee
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Board of Directors
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See also FPATT web page:
Profile ~ Central
Committee
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Cervix
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cer·vix n.,
pl. cer·vix·es or
cer·vi·ces
A neck-shaped anatomical
structure, such as the narrow outer end of the
uterus.
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Chemical
Barrier
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See also FPATT web page:
Young
People - Preventing Pregnancy
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Chlamydia
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STD
STI
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chla·myd·i·a
n., pl.
chla·myd·i·ae
Microbiology. Any of
various gram-negative, coccoid microorganisms of
the genus Chlamydia, especially C. psittaci and
C. trachomatis, that are pathogenic to human
beings and animals, causing diseases such as
nonspecific urethritis, and proctitis in human
beings.
Any of several common,
often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted
diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia
trachomatis, including nonspecific urethritis in
men.
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Coil
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Contraceptive
IUD
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Conception
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con·cep·tion
n.
- Formation of a viable
zygote by the union of the male sperm and the
female ovum; fertilization.
- The entity formed by the
union of the male sperm and the female ovum; an
embryo or a zygote.
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Condom
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con·dom
n.
A flexible sheath,
usually made of thin rubber or latex, designed
to cover the penis during sexual intercourse for
contraceptive purposes or as a means of
preventing sexually transmitted
diseases.
See also FPATT web page:
Awareness
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Contraception
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con·tra·cep·tion
n.
Intentional prevention of
conception or impregnation through the use of
various devices, agents, drugs, sexual
practices, or surgical procedures.
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Contraceptive
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Birth Control
Contraception
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con·tra·cep·tive
n.
A device, drug, or
chemical agent that prevents conception
adj.
Capable of preventing
conception.
See also FPATT web page:
Awareness
- Contraception
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Contraceptive
Services
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Contraceptive
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con·tra·cep·tive
services
Delivery
of...
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Counselling
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coun·sel·ling
v.
- To give counsel to;
advise.
- To recommend: counseled
care in the forthcoming
negotiations.
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Cream
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Contraceptive
Chemical Barrier
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D
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Delfen
Foam
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Contraceptive
Chemical Barrier
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Depo
Provera
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Contraceptive
Chemical Barrier
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Diabetes
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di·a·be·tes
n.
Any of several metabolic
disorders marked by excessive discharge of urine
and persistent thirst, especially one of the two
types of diabetes mellitus.
diabetes mel·li·tus
n.
- A severe, chronic form of
diabetes caused by insufficient production of
insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease,
which typically appears in childhood or
adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar
levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst,
frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. Also
called: insulin-dependent diabetes
- A mild form of diabetes
that typically appears first in adulthood and is
exacerbated by obesity and an inactive
lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms,
is usually diagnosed by tests that indicate
glucose intolerance, and is treated with changes
in diet and an exercise regimen. Also called:
non-insulin-dependent diabetes
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Diaphragm
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Contraceptive
IUD
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di·a·phragm
n.
A contraceptive device
consisting of a thin flexible disk, usually made
of rubber, that is designed to cover the uterine
cervix to prevent the entry of sperm during
sexual intercourse.
See also FPATT web page:
Young
People - Preventing Pregnancy
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Domestic
Violence
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Rape Crisis
Society
Families in Action
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Domestic violence
A learned pattern of
behaviors used by one person in a relationship
to control the other person.
Examples of domestic
violence are:
- emotional abuse
through mind games, name-calling, or
put-downs
- isolation from family
or friends
- economic abuse by
withholding money or being prevented from
getting or holding a job
- actual or threatened
physical harm
- sexual
assault
- stalking
- intimidation
The violence can be
criminal and includes physical assault (hitting,
pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse (unwanted,
forced sexual activity), and stalking. Although
emotional, psychological and financial abuse are
not criminal behaviors, they are forms of
domestic violence and can lead to criminal
abuse.
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Donor
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do·nor
n.
One that contributes
something, such as money, to a cause or
fund.
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DRE
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Digital Rectal
Examination
The digital rectal exam
(DRE) is a screening test used to detect
prostate cancer in its early stages, when
treatment is most successful.
The DRE is typically done
during a standard physical exam for men. To
screen for prostate cancer, the DRE is
recommended annually in combination with the
prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood
test.
See also FPATT web page:
Services ~ Clinic ~ Men
Only Clinic
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