Glossary: Y
- yeast infection (also called Candida)
one type of vaginitis caused by the Candida fungus characterized by itching, burning, or redness of the vaginal area.
- yellow fever
a viral disease that is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
- Yin and Yang
Chinese words for complementary and opposite forces that make up the life force (Qi).
- yoga
Indian word for "union." Yoga is a posturing and breathing technique to induce relaxation.
