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| area of the torso below the ribs and above the pelvis |
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| misuse; excessive or improper use |
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| an abnormal reaction of body tissues in response to a specific substance, characterized by broncho spasm, swelling, and rash; also knwosn as anaphylaxis |
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| study of the structure of the body |
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| reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells |
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| a separation in 2 branches |
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| tube for evacuating or injecting fluids |
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| deep unconsciousness, patient does not respond to external stimuli |
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| being aware and having perception |
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| bluish, grayish discoloration of the skin in response to decreased oxygen |
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| a distortion or alteration in the natural form |
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| expansion of a vessel or orifice |
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| not regular, rhythm other then sinus |
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| cause of a disease or symptom |
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| fever or elevation of temperature |
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| swelling which contains blood |
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| a iron containing pigment of the red blood cells that carry oxygen |
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| blood pressure above normal |
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| an inadequate amount of oxygen |
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| likely to happen without delay |
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| an area of tissue in an organ that dies (necrosis) after the blood supply is blocked |
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| in invasion of microorganisms that causes injurious effects on the body or specific tissues |
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| tissue reaction to infection or injury characterized by redness, pain, swelling or heat |
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| to repress or restrain an action |
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| introduce a fluid into a vessel, cavity, skin, or muscle via a syringe and needle |
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| independent or contrary to one's conscious will |
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| temporary decrease or lack of the oxygen circulation to tissue |
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| tending or threatening to produce death |
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| the state of causing death |
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| pertaining to or occuring at night |
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| can be observed by others |
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| the source off anything; the starting point |
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| the feeling of fluttering or throbbing of the heart |
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| pertaining to the outer parts or surface of the body; away from the center |
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| to increase in potency or axpected actions |
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| pertinent to, or affected by body position |
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| prediction of the course and outcome of a disease or injury |
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| lying horizontal face down |
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| an instrument used to indirectly measure arterial blood pressure |
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| constriction or narrowing of a passage |
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| not perceptible to an observer |
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| a manifestation of a disease or malfunction that is reported by the individual but cannot be perceived by an observer |
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| a brief loss of consciousness |
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| affecting the whole body, not just a part |
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| when the heart chambers empty by muscular contraction |
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| to give a medication slowly, until the desired effect is achieved |
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