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1st Semester Final Matching Flashcards

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Abrasions

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injury caused by rubbing or scrapping the skin

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Acculturation

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process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics

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Aerobic

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requiring oxygen to live and grow

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Agnostic

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person who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved

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Alignment

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positioning and supporting the body so that all body parts are in correct anatomical position

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Aumputation

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the cutting off or separation of a body part from the body

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Anaerobic

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not requiring oxygen to live and grow, able to thrive in the absence of oxygen

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Antisepsis

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aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses

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Asepsis

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being free from infection

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Atheist

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Person who does not believe in any deity

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Athletic trainer

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prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitive services to athletes

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Audiologist

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individual specializing in diagontics and treatment of hearing disorders

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Avulsion

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a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body

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Bacilli

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Rod shaped bacteria

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Bandage

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material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts

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Bd cradle

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a device placed on a bed to keep the top bed linens from contacting the legs and feet.

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Bias

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a preference that inhibits impartial judgment

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Binder

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devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support support, applying pressure, or limit motion

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Biomedical equipment technician

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work with machines used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. They install, test, service, and repair the machines

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Body mechanics

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the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts

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Catheter

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a rubber, metal, or other type of tube that is passed into a body cavity and used for injecting or removing fluids

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Central supply worker

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involved in ordering, maintaining, and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by departments in a health care facility

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Clean

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free from organisms causing disease

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Cocci

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round or spherical bacteria–in pairs diplococci, in chains streptococci, in clusters staphylococci,

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Colostomy

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an artificial opening into the colon; allows for the evacuation to another

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Contaminated

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containing infection or infectious organisms or germs

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Contracture

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tightening or shortening of a muscle

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Convulsion

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also called a seizure; a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles

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Cultural assimilation

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absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture

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Defecate

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evacuation of fecal material from the bowel; a bowel movement

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Dehydration

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insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues

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Dental hygienist

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a licensed individual who works with a dentist to provide care and treatment of the teeth and gums

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Dental laboratory technician

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make and repair a variety of dental prostheses (artificial devices) such dentures, crowns, bridges

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Dialysis technician

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operate the kidney hemodialysis machines used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function

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Diaphoresis

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profuse or excess perspiration, or sweating

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Disinfection

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aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses

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Dressing

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covering placed over a wound or injured part

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Dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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Edema

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swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissue

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Electrocardiograph technician

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operate electrocardiograph machines (heart)

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Electroencephalographic technologist

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operates electroenceophalograph machine (brain)

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Emergency medical technician EMT

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provide emergency and prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries, or sudden illnesses

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Endogenous

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infection or disease originating within the body

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Enema

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an injection of fluid into the large instine through the rectum

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Ethnicity

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classification of people based on national origin and/or culture

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Ethnocentric

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belief in the superiority of ones own ethnic group

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Exogenous

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infection or disease originating outside of or external to the body

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Frostbite

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actual freezing of tissue fluid fluid resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissue

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Fungi

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group of simple, plantlike animals that live on dead organic matter

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Geriatric assistant

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provide care for elderly in work environments such as extended care facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes, and adult daycare

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Health care administrator

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plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of health care and manage the operation of health care facilities

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Health information technician

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organize and code patient records, gather statistical or research data, record information on patient records, monitor electronic and paper-based information to enure confidentiality, and calculate bills using health care data

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Heat cramp

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muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake

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Heat exhaustion

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condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through sweating

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Heat stroke

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medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature nd failure

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Hemorrhage

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excessive loss of blood

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Hyperthermia

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condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104F or 40F, rectally

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Hypothermia

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condition in which the body temperature is below normal, usually below 95F and often in the range 78-95

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Ileostomy

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a surgical opening connecting the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall

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Impaction

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a large, hard mass of fecal material lodged in the intestine or rectum

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Laceration

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wound or unjury with jagged irregular edges

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Licensed practical nurse

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provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required by RNs

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Matriarchal

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social organization in which the mother or oldest woman is the authority figure

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Medical clinical laboratory technician

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study tissues, Fluids, and cells of the human body to help determine the presence and or cause of disease

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Micturate

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another word for urinate; to expel urine

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Mitered corner

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special folding technique uesd to secure linen under bed

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Montgomery straps

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special adhesive strips that are applied when dressings must be changed frequently at the surgical site

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Nosocomial

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pertaining to or orginiating in a health care facility such as a hospital

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Opportunistic

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infection that occurs when the body’s immune system can’t defend itself from pathogens normally found in the enviroment

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Orthodontist

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branc of dentistry dealing with prevention and correction of irregularities of the alignment of teeth

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Pathogen

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disease producing organism

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Patriarchal

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social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure

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Perfusionist

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members of open heart surgical teams and operate the heart-lung machines used in coronary bypass surgery

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Periodontist

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branch of dentistry dealing with treatment of gum (gingiva) and supporting tissue (periodontium) around teeth

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Pharmacist

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dispense medications per written orders from physicians, dentists, and other health care professionals authorized to prescribed medications

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Phlebotomist

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aka venipuncture technician; collects blood and prepares it for tests

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Physician assistant

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examine patients, obtain medical histories, order tests, make diagnoses, perform surgery, treat diseases and disorders, and teach preventive health

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Prejudice

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strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or info

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Pressure ulcer

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(decubitus) a pressure sore; bed sore

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Protozoa

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microscopic, one-celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water

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Psychologist

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study human behavior and use the knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living

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Race

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classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics

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Recreational therapist

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use recreational and leisure activities as forms or treatment to minimize patients’ symptoms and improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being

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Rectal tube

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tube inserted into the rectum to aid in the epulsion of flatus (gas)

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Religion

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spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual

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Rickettsiae

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Parasitic microorganisms that live on other living organisms

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Sensitivity

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Ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others

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Shock

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clinical condition; inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especialy the brain and heart

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Speech language therapist

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identify, evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders

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Spirilla

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spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria

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Spiritually

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individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change thoughout an individuals life

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Sprain

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injury to a joint accompanied by stretching or tearing of the ligaments

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Stereotyping

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process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same

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Sterilization

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Proccess that results in total destruction of all microorganisms; also surgical procedure that prevents conception of a child

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Stoma

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the opening of an ostomy on the abdominal wall

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Strain

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injury caused by excessive stretching, over use, or misuse of muscle

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Suppository

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solid medication that has a base of cocoa butter or glycerine and is designed to melt when put in body cavity

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Urinary drainage unit

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special device used to collect urine and consistincy of tubing and a collection container usually connected

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Viruses

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one of a large group of very small microorganisms many of which cause disease

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