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Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is commonly referred to as heart burn and it can be quite painful. Most people suffer from it after meals or before they…
Antimicrobial
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al | \ ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth especially pathogenic microorganisms; Any microorganism capable of injuring its…
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a common heart disease involving the build up of plaque in the arteries. This plaque is made up of various substances including cholesterol,…
esophageal sphincter’s
A circular band of muscle that closes the last few centimeters of the esophagus and prevents the backward flow of stomach contents.
Phytoalexin
a substance that is produced by plant tissues in response to contact with a parasite and specifically inhibits the growth of that parasite.
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