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05/29/2013

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Accreditation
Definition
The process through which an organization is recognized for adherence to a group of standards that meet or exceed expectations of the accrediting agency.
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Cited
Definition
Quoted by way of example, authority, or proof or mentioned formally in commendation or praise.
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Contamination
Definition
A process by which something is made impure, unclean, or unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.
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Dissection
Definition
Separation into pieces and exposure of parts for scientific examination.
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Fermentation
Definition
An enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound.
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Indicted
Definition
Charged with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury according to due process of law.
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Innocuous
Definition
Having no effect, adverse or otherwise; harmless.
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Mysticism
Definition
The experience of seeming to have direct communication with God or ultimate reality.
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Pandemic
Definition
A condition in which the majority of the people in a country, a number of countries, or a geographic area are affected.
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Philanthropist
Definition
An individual who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.
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Putrefaction
Definition
Decomposition of animal matter that results in a foul smell.
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Robotics
Definition
Technology dealing with the design, construction, and operation of robots in automation.
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Telemedicine
Definition
The use of telecommunications in the practice of medicine, in which great distances can exist among health care professionals, colleagues, patients, and students.
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Teleradiology
Definition
The use of telecommunications devices to enhance and improve the results of radiological procedures.
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Treatises
Definition
Systematic expositions or arguments in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and the conclusions reached.
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Corporation
Definition
Large business entity that has incorporated to avoid personal liability from the company's debts and taxes.
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Diversity
Definition
Having a variety of skills or types.
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Entity
Definition
A particular type of business.
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Group Practice
Definition
Practice owned by three or more people who are held legally responsible for the debts and taxes of the business.
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Management Service Organization
Definition
Organization (e.g. hospital) that handles patient services (billing and payment services) for a medical practice.
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