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Medical abbreviation for every, often used to specify drug dosing schedules (e.g., q6h means every 6 hours).
Chinese term for vital energy or life force. Pronounced chee (see acupuncture).
The vital energy believed to be responsible for health and disease in traditional Chinese medicine.
A form of traditional Chinese exercise that promotes the healthy flow of qi.
Latin quadri = four and angulus = angle; hence square or rectangular.
Latin = square or rectangular.
Latin quadri = four, and caput = head; hence, a 4-headed muscle.
Latin quadri = four, and gemini = paired or twinned; hence four-fold.
Relating to, or expressed in terms of, quality. A qualitative viral load test measures the presence of a virus.
Relating to, or expressed in terms of, quantity. A quantitative viral load test measures the amount of viral genetic material.
Individual genetic variants of HCV. Within a single genotype there may be multiple quasispecies.
Medications that quickly open the bronchial tubes by relaxing the muscles surrounding these airways. Quick relievers can be used as needed for relief of asthmatic symptoms rather than on a regular schedule (see Asthma).
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