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List of words for Letter 'A'
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abdominal thrusts A series of inward thrusts to the abdomen to force air out of the lungs and dislodge an object.
abstinence Choosing not to engage in any risk behaviors.
abstinence from sex Choosing not to be sexually active.
abuse (uh•BYOOS) The harmful physical, emotional, or sexual treatment of another person.
accident An unplanned, unexpected, unforeseen event.
acne A skin condition in which glands and hair follicles become inflamed, resulting in pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads over the face, neck, shoulders, upper arms, and torso.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) A condition that results when infection with HIV causes a breakdown of the body's ability to fight other infections.
active listening A type of listening in which a person lets others know that he or she heard and understood what was said.
addictive behavior A behavior that is repeated, is difficult to stop, and has harmful effects.
adipose (A•duh•pohs) tissue The fat that accumulates around internal organs, within muscle, and under the skin.
