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Adrenal glands: definition, location, anatomy
Located just above each kidney, these glands produce many hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which are necessary for the…
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Blemmophobia: definition, consequences, how to overcome it?
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Eugenics: definition, example, prohibited?
Summary Definition Example Positive eugenics Country In France ? Hazards What is the definition of eugenics? This term was created…
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definition, treatment, the sign of meningitis?
Designating the presence of abnormal cells in the cerebrospinal fluid, pleocytosis is diagnosed on the study of this fluid from…
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Muscle spasms: definition, causes, treatments
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with severe calf pain? Or being forced to stop…
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Cleft (lip) palate: definition, causes, operation
Cleft palate or lip and palate is a congenital malformation of the palate and lip. It is the most common…
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Post-traumatic stress syndrome: definition, causes, symptoms, treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by intense, unpleasant, and dysfunctional reactions that appear after an overwhelming traumatic event. Post-traumatic…
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definition, diagram, when does it break?
The hymen is a thin elastic membrane located at the entrance to the vagina. It is often associated with a…
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Wall eyes (heterochromia): definition, causes, percentage, known cases
Eye color is determined by the amount and distribution of melanin in the iris (the colored disc of the front…
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definition, role of this organ, diagram, anatomy
The spleen is an organ of the abdomen, one of whose roles is to store lymphocytes and monocytes, cells that…
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Etiopathy: definition, principle, benefits, contraindications
The etiopathy is part of the long tradition of manual therapies. As far back as we can go back to…
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Keratoconus: stage definition, what treatments?
Keratoconus is an eye disease that results in progressive thinning of the cornea and impaired vision. Update on the causes,…
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definition, calculation woman, man, rate
The basic metabolism corresponds to the minimum energy that the body needs to ensure its vital functions. Or the maximum…
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Amniocentesis: definition, procedure, price, risks
Amniocentesis is a invasive examination which presents a low but not zero risk of miscarriage. Before considering this examination, we…
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Diuretics: definition, indications, side effects
Diuretic is said toa substance that increases diuresis (volume of urine secreted by the kidneys during a given period) and…
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Fasciatherapy: definition, indications, benefits, course of a session
This practice was founded in the 1980s by the French Danis Bois, then physiotherapist and osteopath by training, today university…
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Midwife: definition, role, which studies?
The midwife accompanies the woman throughout her pregnancy. What is his role ? What study to become a midwife? What…
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definition, what to do when you want nothing?
The apathetic person is insensitive to motivation or passion, and may feel very tired. Discovery of this disorder with Dina…
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What is dysmorphophobia? Definition and signs to know
The person who suffers from dysmorphophobia is obsessed with a defect in his body but his vision of himself is…
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Osteopathy: definition, benefits, course of a session
The first school of osteopathy opened in Great Britain in 1918. In France, this discipline arrived in the 1960s and…
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Diphtheria: definition, symptom, vaccine
France is experiencing a wave of diphtheria in 2023. This disease, which had disappeared in the country, is a very…
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Elderly malnutrition: definition, symptoms, treatment
Definition: when is an elderly person undernourished? For the High Authority for Health (HAS) and the French Nutrition Federation, a…
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Brain MRI: definition, indications, procedure
MRI is based on theuse of a magnetic field and electromagnetic waves, unlike the scanner which uses X-rays. This painless…
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Iatrogenic effects: definition, which drugs?
An iatrogenic effect (or drug iatrogenesis) is an adverse event induced by taking a drug, after a medical procedure or…
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Drug addiction: WHO definition, causes, consequences
Drug addiction is characterized by dependence on substances that are harmful to the body. What are the causes of drug…
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Incapacity for work: definition, consequences, compensation
Incapacity for work is a matter of concern, for both workers and employers. It concerns people with health problems, disabilities…
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definition, what is a schizophrenic?
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by a severe personality split. Causes, symptoms, evolution, treatment: the explanations of our psychiatrists.…
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Pneumothorax: definition, sequel, can you die?
Pain, difficulty in breathing… A pneumothorax leads to a detachment of the pleura, which covers the lung. Causes, complications, treatment,…
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Underweight: definition, causes, when to worry?
Underweight (or thin): definition According to the WHO, 462 million adults worldwide are underweight. In France, approximately 2.5% of the…
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Cyprine: definition, smell, taste, function
The love juice is a word little known by the general public. However, this liquid lubricant secreted during sexual arousal…
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Muscle spasticity: definition, can it disappear?
Spasticity is a muscular phenomenon sometimes resulting from multiple sclerosis or stroke. What are the causes? Symptoms ? The treatment…
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Iatrogenic disease: definition, examples, what reaction?
By definition, an iatrogenic disease (or iatrogenic disease) corresponds to a pathology or an effect resulting from a treatment, in…
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Emotional burn-out: definition, signs, prevention
By knowing how to listen to ourselves and those who really want us well, we can protect ourselves from a…
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Lactic acid: definition, sport, cramp, eliminate it
Naturally produced by the body, especially during sport, lactic acid facilitates the use of glucose. But in excessive quantity, it…
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Ego: definition, oversized, what effects?
Summary Definition Oversized ego Good or not? How can he help us? How can it harm us? develop it What…
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Ideal weight: definition, calculation, men, women
there is no ideal weight strictly speaking: this notion is very subjective. If you want to calculate your ideal weight,…
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Commotio cordis: definition, risks, athletic, deadly?
Commotio cordis is a rare cause of sudden death that can occur in the event of a violent shock to…
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Proprioception: definition, test, work on it
Proprioception is a term corresponding to the deep sensitivity of each person. It makes it possible to perceive and feel…
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Carbohydrates: definition, role, benefits, where to find them
In common parlance, the “sugars” refer to carbohydrates. But, on the labeling of food, it is only a question of…
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Definition, benefits and risks: all about slimming patches
Definition, what is a slimming patch? The slimming patch called “slimming” in English is a device to stick on the…
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Nosocomial infection: definition, how to protect yourself?
In France, one out of 18 hospitalized patients would present at least one nosocomial infection according to figures from May…
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definition, diagram, types, is it serious?
Lumbar, cervical, degenerative… Discopathy is a disease affecting the spinal discs. Explanations and advice with Dr. Jacques Amselem, general practitioner.…
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Clinical signs of a disease: definition, examples
The clinical signs of a disease include symptoms and physical signs (objective signs presented by the patient and found by…
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Cachexia: definition, causes, associated symptoms, treatments
Derived from Greek kakhexiawhich means poor constitution, cachexia generally results in a loss of muscle mass, a more or less…
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Cachexia: definition, causes, associated symptoms, treatments
Derived from Greek kakhexiawhich means poor constitution, cachexia generally results in a loss of muscle mass, a more or less…
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Hypoesthesia: definition, causes, treatments
I’hypoaesthesia is a term of medical language. We speak more commonly ofnumbness. Definition: what is hypoesthesia? Hypoesthesia refers to the…
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definition, causes, can we wake up?
Brain death is the cessation of brain activity. What are the signs of brain death? What is the time limit…
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Psychoanalyst: definition, training, how does he treat?
Summary Definition Training Directions Price and reimbursement The psychoanalyst is the psychoanalytic specialist, this technique aims to relieve a patient…
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Hymen: definition, role, when does it break?
Few terms related to anatomy have raised so many questions, and have done so for millennia. Sacred, the hymen is…
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Gene therapy: definition, indications, risks
There genetical therapy (Or gene therapy) is a therapeutic approach that consists of introducing genetic material into cells in order…
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What does being in a group look like? Definition, benefits and risks
Definition: what is the trouple? The word trouple comes from the contraction between the terms “trio” and “couple”. It is…
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Bore out: definition, symptoms, solutions to stop being bored
Taken from the English “boredom”, which means “boredom”, the bore-out designates a state of boredom, frustration and professional disengagement caused…
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Sudden death of the athlete: definition, risks, prevention
“Sport is good for your health in the vast majority of cases. But in rare cases it can also be…
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Laparoscopy: definition, indications, procedure, postoperative course
Laparoscopy is a less traumatic surgical procedure than a conventional procedure. He can be diagnostic Or operative. It is often…
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Coronary angioplasty: definition, procedure, follow-up
I’angioplasty (also called “dilation“) is a technique that consists of restoring blood circulation in a vessel by dilating its narrowing…
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Schizophrenia: definition, symptoms, what causes?
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by severe personality splitting and loss of contact with reality. Discovery with our psychiatrists.…
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Chopart’s sprain: definition, symptoms, causes, treatment, rehabilitation
Chopart’s sprain is more common than you think, but often goes unnoticed. Because ? Many of us have no idea…
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Cardiac decompensation: definition, signs and treatments
Cardiac decompensation is a complication of heart failure that may require emergency hospitalization. We take stock of the causes, signs…
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Abortion pill: definition, disadvantage, in pharmacy?
Authorized in France, the abortion pill is not a contraceptive but a drug (mifepristone or RU 486) intended to induce…
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Monoclonal antibodies: definition, principle, indications, instructions for use
You have certainly heard ofmonoclonal antibodies as part of the management of Covid-19. Indeed, this treatment has been widely publicized…
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Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 breast cancer: definition, management
The stage of breast cancer depends on the size of the tumour, its location, its infiltration, whether it has metastasized……
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Calcified ganglion: definition, why, dangerous?
A ganglion can calcify. In the majority of cases, a calcified lymph node is benign and just the after-effect of…
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Androgen hormones: definition, woman, which ones?
Androgen hormones refer to male hormones that promote the development of sexual organs and hair growth. How to reduce them?…
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definition, composition, can you get pregnant?
Also called pre-ejaculatory fluid, pre-seminal fluid is a viscous, colorless sexual fluid secreted from the start of an erection. What…
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Radiotherapy: definition, indications, process, side effects
Radiation therapy is a common treatment in the management of cancers. It aims to destroy cancer cells by irradiation to…
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Heart valve disease: definition, types, symptoms
Heart valve disease is a pathology that affects the heart valves and affects their proper functioning. In the absence of…
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Keratosis: definition, types, treating it
Keratosis is a skin growth that, depending on its etiology, can be benign or malignant. How to make the difference…
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Periodontics: definition, reimbursement, for whom?
Are your teeth hurting you? Do you notice bleeding from your gums? These signs are not to be taken lightly,…
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definition, signs, 7 tips to get out of it
Intense fatigue, feeling squeezed like a lemon… “Burnout” is a syndrome of professional exhaustion. It is sneaky because it takes…
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Typhus: definition, symptoms, contagion, vaccine
Typhus is a disease that is transmitted by lice or tics. Fever and rash are among the first warning symptoms.…
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Prosopagnosia: definition, celebrities, cause, what to do?
Summary Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnostic Treatment Link to Alzheimer’s Born not recognize his own face and that of his relatives…
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Polymorphonuclear eosinophils: definition, high, low, causes
White blood cells are mainly divided into three groups: lymphocytes, polymorphonuclear and monocytes. Eosinophils represent a type of polymorphonuclear cells.…
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Visual acuity: definition, tests and measurement
Visual acuity refers to the ability to distinguish more or less precisely an object from afar. What to do in…
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Congenital microcephaly: definition, symptoms, scheme
Microcephaly corresponds to an abnormally weak growth of the cranium and the brain. We talk about congenital microcephaly when a…
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definition and symptoms of obstructive cardiomyopathy
Obstructive cardiomyopathy (OCM) refers to abnormal thickening of the wall of the heart muscle. What are the signs ? The…
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Disc narrowing: definition, symptoms and treatment
Disc pinching, or disc collapse, is a thinned, pinched intervertebral disc (or discs), which leads to symptoms such as back…
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definition, vision of the eye, can it disappear?
Myopia is the most common refractive visual disorder in the world. But what is it concretely? How does the myopic…
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Bradycardia: definition, symptoms, causes, treatment
Bradycardia means a significant slowing of the heart rate. It is usually not serious, but it can sometimes betray a…
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Topical medication: definition, rosacea, wart, what effect?
Summary Definition Directions For rosacea For a wart Side effects Contraindications Definition: what is a topical medication? A topical drug…
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Bronchioles: definition, diagram, what role?
The bronchioles are part of the respiratory system. In the event of obstruction of the bronchioles, more or less significant…
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Pesticides: definition, types, dangers, prohibited?
Summary Definition Kinds Banned pesticides Authorized pesticides Hazards Limit consumption Definition: what is a pesticide? The term "pesticide" is used…
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definition, forest, cemetery, at home?
After a cremation (or incineration), the ashes of a deceased person are collected in an urn. The urn can then…
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definition, vitamin C, what interest?
Vitamin C, magnesium… Liposomal technology involves encapsulating a substance in a liposome. What is it exactly ? What are the…
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Vicodin: definition, effects, a drug, an opioid?
Summary Definition Opioid? Effects Use Considered a drug? Marketed in France? Definition: what is Vicodin? Vicodin® is the brand name…
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Vasoconstriction: definition, causes, effects
It is a physiological mechanism by which the caliber of blood vessels decreases by contraction of the muscles of their…
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Myoclonus: definition, causes, symptoms, stop
Summary Definition Sleep onset myoclonus Symptoms Causes Diagnostic Treatment Definition: what is myoclonus? "Myoclonus is an involuntary muscle contraction related…
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Blood groups (O, A, B, AB): definition and compatibility
What are the compatible blood groups in case of transfusion or pregnancy? Blood groups define categories of individuals according to…
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What is the definition of overweight? What BMI?
In France, 47% of French adults are overweight, including 17% who are obese. What is the medical definition of overweight?…
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definition, what to do against this pathological passion?
Erotomania, or Clérambault syndrome, is a delusional psychological disorder characterized by the belief in an individual that he is loved…
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Personality disorders: definition, list, diagnosis
Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior and thought that deviate from what is expected. Borderline, paranoia, schizotypal……
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definition, cause, how much semen?
Hyperspermia is characterized by an ejaculation volume greater than 6ml. If it does not have any consequences on fertility, it…
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definition, steps, what is it for?
This procedure aims to eliminate pathogens present on and in the body, in order to treat infections. But it must…
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definition, color, type, which creams?
A scar is a more or less deep lesion of the dermis whose size, color, thickness and depth can vary.…
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Nycthemeral rhythm: definition, sleep, example, inversion
The nycthemeral rhythm is a 24-hour environmental cycle determined by the alternation of day/night, the transition from natural sunlight to…
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External otitis: definition, causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment
External otitis, also known as swimmer’s ear, or swimmer’s ear, is one of the most frequent ear infections during the…
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Digital Detox: definition, benefits, how to do it?
What if you take advantage of Smartphone-Free Day to get off screens and your phone for a week, a month…
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definition, causes, types, pain relief advice
Pain in the back, in the head, in the legs… Pain is a major warning symptom of the human body.…
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definition, why we do it, how to stop?
To procrastinate is to put off actions that we could do right away, in everyday life. It is often harmful.…
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definition, causes of this drowsiness
Carbonarcosis refers to a state of drowsiness linked to a lack of oxygen. Definition, causes, symptoms and treatments with our…
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Pulmonary opacity: definition, causes, X-ray, treatment
Lung opacities are abnormalities seen on an x-ray or CT scan of the chest. They can have many causes. A…
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