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Amyloid beta protein 42 refers to protein with 42 amino acids, which accumulates in the brain and impairs the functions of neurons and glia cells, leading to Alzheimer’s disease

Amyloid cascade hypothesis refers to the belief that deposits of amyloid proteins cause cell death in the brain; associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Amyloid plaques refer to one of the two brain abnormalities that define Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis refers to the disease of the Motor System in which people experience a gradual to total loss of muscle Control and muscle function.

An adult child refers to an individual who is an adult, but also the living child of an older parent

Anabolic steroid refers to a prescription drug that has anabolic, or growth-stimulating, characteristics similar to that of the male androgen, testosterone. Anabolic steroids also refer to Steroid drugs that increase muscle bulk and decrease body fat but also have toxic effects. They are tissue-building drugs that produce masculinizing effects as well

Anabolic steroids refer to steroid drugs that increase muscle bulk and decrease body fat but also have toxic effects.

Anaclitic Depression refers to a Condition experienced by some children who are poorly cared for. Anaclitic Depression involves loss of appetite and feelings of helplessness.