susceptibility to infection; lack of resistance to infection
percutaneous; transcutaneous
hormone replacement therapy
nickel plate; nickel plating
examination of somebody's sputum
antituberculous drug; antitubercular agent
(bacterial) capsule; ovarian follicle sheath; theca
mistrust in medical services; distrust of medical practitioners
noise sensitivity; hyperacusis
missing link (e.g. transitional fossil)
palliative medicine; palliative therapy; palliative treatment; palliative care
benign tumor; benign tumour
karintō (sugar-coated cookie made from fried dough)
laboratory test; clinical examination
colored contact lens; coloured contact lens; cosmetic contact lens; decorative contact lens
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine); BCG
drug addict (esp. stimulants)
acupuncture and moxibustion clinic