Glossary D

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Depilation means hair removal. In detail: "pilus" is Latin for "hair" and putting the "de" in front of it, in medical terminology, means to deprive or be rid of. Putting "ation" at the end of the word, in English, makes it into an action.

Duodenum refers to the beginning portion of the small intestine. It has a length of about 30 cm.

Diuresis means to a large quantity water loss, normally as urine.

Dietician refers to a person who specializes in the study of nutrition.

It is also known as Dietitian.

Diuretic is referring to a drug that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.

Duo massage refers to a massage treatment performed in simultaneously by two therapists.

Diuretics refers to a drug that increases the discharge of urine, and is used to move fluid through the body.

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