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Unilateral
Meaning: Affecting or relating to only one side of the body.
In practice: She had unilateral swelling of the left calf, raising concern for a clot.
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Which word means: Capable of causing birth defects when an embryo or fetus is exposed during pregnancy.
Answer: Teratogenic
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Answer: Sequelae
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