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Word! Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a condition that affects the way a baby's body and brain develop. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble learning.
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Word! Dermatitis
Dermatitis is an irritation or swelling of the skin - in other words, a skin rash.
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Word! Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is sometimes called "sugar diabetes." When someone has diabetes, his or her body doesn't use glucose properly.
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Word! Dust Mites
Dust mites are teeny, tiny bugs that live in household dust.
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Word! DNA
Your body is amazing and complicated.
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Word! Dyslexia
Wha tifev eryth inglo ooked lik ethis whe nyo utrie dtoread?
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Word! Dislocation
We all have places on our bodies that bend, like elbows and knees.
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Word! Disinfectants
Disinfectants are germ busters!
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Word! Dietitian
A dietitian knows a lot about food and healthy eating.
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Word! Diarrhea
If you've ever had a bad time in the bathroom, then you know what this is.
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Word! Diaphragm
Ever get the hiccups? Don't worry - it's just your diaphragm doing something different!
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Word! Diagnosis
The word diagnosis is a fancy name for how doctors figure out what's making you sick.
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Word! Dermatologist
A special doctor called a dermatologist knows a lot about skin.
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Word! Depression
It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but if you feel that way for a long time, and you never feel happy, it's called depression.
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Word! Depressant
Depressants are a kind of drug that, when used as prescribed by a doctor, can help relax muscles or calm nerves.
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Word! Dehydration
Don't sweat this long word!
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Word! Dandruff
Dandruff is flakes of dead skin on your head that come loose all the time, but especially when you scratch your head, brush your hair, or pull a shirt over your head.
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Word! Decongestants
Hooray for decongestants! They're medicines that keep your nose from being stuffy.