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| The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examining the symptoms. Example - The diagnosis was a mild concussion. |
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| A condition known for excessive watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. Example - Cerebral edema or swelling in the brain. |
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| The condition of having a low number of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin. Example - Significant bleeding can make you anemic. |
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| Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial or viral infection. Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs. |
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| A type of visual examination of the eyes. It is a routine part of most doctor's examination. |
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| The transfer of blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person. |
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| Electrocardiography is a procedure used for recording electrical changes in the heart. |
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| A temporary state of mental confusion and fluctuating consciousness. May come from high fever, intoxication, or shock. |
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| A general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities such as personality changes, memory and judgment. |
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| Activity of Daily Living are routine activities that people do every day without help. There are six basic ADLs: eating, walking, dressing, going to the bathroom, walking and continence. |
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| Bowel Movement is the act of emptying the contents of the large intestine. |
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| Shortness Of Breath or dyspnea is the feeling of not getting enough air when you breath. |
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| A temperature of the body above the normal range. (97 degrees to 99 degrees) |
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| A condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung. |
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| A dressing that contains hydroactive particles which form a fluid/gel, when it comes in contact with a wound. The surface can repell water, bacteria and other outside contaminants. |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a procedure involving repeated compression of a person's chest. It is an attempt to restore the blood circulation and breathing of a person who has suffered cardiac arrest. |
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| Involving both sides, affecting both sides. Example - A patient with bilateral hearing loss may have partial or total hearing loss in both ears. |
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| The central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue. |
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| Occupational Therapy is a treatment that helps people. Patients have physical or mental problems and they learn to do the activities of daily life. |
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| Ear wax, secreted by special glands in the skin on the outer part of the ear canal. It repels water, and traps material such as dust. |
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