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All You Need to Know About E-cigarettes - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Karishma Krishna Kurup, M.B.B.S, D.P.H

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jul 22, 2017

Glossary

Pneumonia: A disease of the lungs characterized by inflammation.

Hypotension: Low Blood Pressure.

Seizures: Convulsions; sudden, involuntary movements of the muscles.

Published on Jul 21, 2017
Last Updated on Jul 22, 2017

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