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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

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A weakening in the wall of the abdominal aorta

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Abduction

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Movement away from the midline

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Abrasion

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Scraping injury to the skin surface

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Abruptio Placenta

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The premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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Absence seizure

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Staring seizure

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Absorption

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Passage of material through the intestine into the blood

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Acidosis

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Abnormally high level of acidity in the body tissues and fluids

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Acute Abdomen

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Abdominal emergency that typically requires surgery

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Acute Abdominal Pain

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Rapid onset of abdominal pain

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Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia, such as angina or myocardial infarction

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Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

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Death of the myocardial muscle (heart attack)

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Acute

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Rapid onset

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Adduction

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Movement toward the midline / bring together

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Advanced Directive

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Written instructions, signed by the patient, that specifies the patient’s wishes regarding treatment and resuscitation efforts

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Aerobic Metabolism

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Energy production using oxygen

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Afterload

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The amount of pressure that the heart must overcome during ventricular contraction

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Agonal Respirations

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Dying gasps

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Agonist

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A medication that stimulates a response

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Allergen

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Antigen that causes an allergic reaction

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Allergic Reaction

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Hypersensitive immune response to an allergen

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Alveoli

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Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs with pulmonary capillaries

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Amniotic Sac

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Fluid-filled membrane in the uterus that contains the fetus

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Amputation

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Injury resulting in the complete severance of a body part

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Anaerobic Metabolism

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Energy production without oxygen

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Anaphylatic Shock (Anaphylaxis)

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Severe life-threatening allergic reaction

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