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Abate |
To lessen, ease, decrease, or cease. Used to note or lessening of pain or decrease in severity of sypmptoms. |
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Abnormal |
Pertaining to away from the norm or rule. A condition that is considered to be not normal. |
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Abscess |
Localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body. |
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Acute (ac) |
Sudden, sharp, severe; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course. |
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Adhesion |
Literally means a process of being stuck together. An abnormal adhesion usually involves the intestines and is caused by inflammation or trauma. This type of adhesion may cause an intentional obstruction and require sergury. |
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Afferent |
Carrying impulses tward a center |
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Ambulatory |
Condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed. |
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Antidote |
Substance given to contract poisons and their effects. |
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Antipyretic |
Pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever) |
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Antiseptic |
Pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaxtion); a tech que or product used to prevent or limit infections. |
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Antitussive |
Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing |
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Apathy |
Condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent |
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Asepsis |
Without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms. |
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Autoclave |
An apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure to reach a heat of 250 Ferenheight to 254 F for a specific time such as 30 minutes for single wrapped items. |
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Autonomy |
Condition of being self-governed; to function independently. |
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Axillary (ax) |
Pertaining to the armpit. |
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Biopsy (Bx) |
Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination, used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease process in the body. |
