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| a form of longp-term acquired immunity that protects the body against a new infection as the resule of antibodies that develop naturally after an initial infection or artificially after a vaccination |
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| the heart rate as heard with a stethoscope placed on the chest wall adjacent to the cardiac apex(top of the heart) |
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| an absence of spontaneous respiration |
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| a pervasice developmental disorder characterized by the individual suffers from impaired communication/social interaction skills, and activities and interest are very limited. autism was first classified as a type of schizophrenia |
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| the body temperature as recorded by a thermoneter placed in the armpit. the reading is generally .5 to 1.0 degree less than the oral temperature. |
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| a common abnormal respiratory sound heard on ausculation of the chest during inspiration, characterized by discontinuous bubbling noises |
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| bluis discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin |
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| baby teeth; the first set of teeth, also known as primary teeth. |
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| the eruption of teeth. this occurs in sequential pattern, with 20 primary teeth eruptin between the ages of 6 to 30 months. |
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| an increase in function and complexity that results through learning, maturation, and growth. |
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| pertaining to or characterized by an elevated body temperature, such as a febrile reaction to an infectious agent |
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| a dryu, grating sound heard with a stethoscope during auscultation |
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| an increase in the whole or any of its parts physically. |
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| abnormal, short, audible, deep, hoarse sounds in exhalation that often accompany severe chest pain. |
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| the measurement around the greatest circumference of the head of an infant. this measurement is plotted according to normal growth and development patterns for the infant's head. increase lags or surges in the increase of the head circumference may indicate serious problems. |
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| a pathological condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, usually under increase pressure, within the cranial vault and subsequent dilatation of the ventricles; also called hydrocephaly. |
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| the quality of being insusceptible to or unaffected by a particular disease or condition |
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| a process by which resistance to an infectious disease is induced or augmented. |
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| a child who is in the earliest stage of extrauterine life, a time extending from the first month after birth to approximately 12 months of age. when the baby is able to assume an erect posture. some extend the period to 24 months of age. |
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| the measurement of the distance from the crown of the infant's head to the infant's heel while the infant is lying on the back with legs extended. |
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| the introduction of a hollow needle and stylet into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar portion of the spinal canal to optain a specimens of crebrospinal fluid. |
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| a congental anomaly characterized by abnormal smallness of the head in relation to the rest of the body and by underdevelopment of the brain, resulting in some degree of mental retardation |
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| a usually innate and permanent form of immunity to a specific disease. |
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| a medical doctor who specializes in neonatology |
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| the medical specialty concerned with the diseases and abnormalities of the newborn infant |
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| a graphic representation, by any age of various systems, of a numeric relationship |
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| an inflammation of the umbilical stump, marked by redness, swelling, and purulent exudate in severe cases. |
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| congenital herniation of intra-abdominal vescera through a defect in the abdominal wall around the umbilicus |
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| drainage from the umbilicus (naval) |
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| the mean body temperature of a normal person as recorded by a clinical thermometer placed in the mouth |
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| passive acquired immunity |
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| a form of acquired immunity resulting from antibodies that are transmitted naturally throught the placenta to a fetus, through the colostrum to an infant, or artificially by injection of antiserum for treatment or as a prophylaxis (protection against disease |
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| a physician who specializes inj pediatrics |
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| pediatric nurse practitioner |
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| a registered nurse with advanced study and clinical practice in pediatric nursing |
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| pertaining to preventive and primary health care and treatment of children and the study of childhood diseases. |
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| baby teeth; the first set of teeth, also know as deciduous teeth |
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| pertaining to early signs or symptoms that mark the onset of a disease. |
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| temperature as measured in the rectum |
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| the displacement of tissues to expose a part or structure of the body; retractions may be seen around the ribs in a child or infant with respiratory distress. |
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| natural height of a person in an upright position |
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| an abnormal, high-pitched muscial sound caused by an obstruction in the trachea or larynx |
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| a toxin that has been treated with chemicals or with heat to decrease its toxic effect by that retains its ability to cause the production of antibodies |
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| the body temperature as measured electronically at the tympanic membrane |
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| a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms administered intradermally, intramusculary, orally, or subcutaneously to induce active immunity to infectious disease |
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| the top of the head; crown |
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| routine health visit in which health professionals access the current health status of the child, the progression of growth and development, and the need for immunizations. |
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| a breath sound, charcterized by a high-pitched musical quality heard on both inspiration and expiration. wheezes may be associated with asthma and chronic bronchitis as well as with other illnesses. |
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