The middle section of the body, between the chest and the pelvis.

The body cavity between the chest and the pelvis.

Surgical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the abdomen to withdraw fluid.

The end of a pregnancy before the expelled fetus can survive independently, either by spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) or by a medical termination of pregnancy.

A pocket of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Disease caused by a mite of the order Acarina.

A chemical agent used to kill mites.

Any of a class of drugs intended to lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.

Any of a class of drugs intended to lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.

A liquid that has a pH lower than 7.