Asperger's syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a psychiatric disorder usually noted during early school years; characterized by impaired social relations and by repetitive patterns of behavior
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
acute organic brain syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)
Addison's syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
Adams-Stokes syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat
adult respiratory distress syndrome
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.