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Medial
Meaning: Positioned nearer to the midline of the body than another structure.
In practice: Pain was localised to the medial side of the knee.
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Which word means: Relating to the front or belly side of the body, especially in the spinal cord and embryology.
Answer: Ventral
Which word means: A sudden worsening or flare-up of the symptoms of an existing disease.
Answer: Exacerbation
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