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recumbent

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Any position in which the patient is lying down.

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acupuncture

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A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.

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single photon emission computed tomography

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type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs

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computed tomography

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uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray bean that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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bacteriuria

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of the joint space to removal fluid

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bruit

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abnormal sound or murmur in an artery

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idiosyncratic reaction

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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

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An imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.

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fluoroscopy

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interventional radiology

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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure

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puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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phlebotomy

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abnormal sound or murmur in an artery

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bruit

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transesophageal echocardiography

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ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures

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injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin

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subcutaneous injection

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intravenous injection

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injection made directly into a vein

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describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells

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hematocrit

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uses a combo of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images

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magnetic resonance imaging

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palliative

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substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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otoscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the ear

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instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity

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speculum

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the interior of the abdomen

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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rales

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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds

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type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs

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single photon emission computed tomography

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coarse rattling sounds that are somewhat like snoring

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rhonchi

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A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.

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acupuncture

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taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract

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parenteral

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urinalysis

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examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

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intradermal injection

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injection made into the middle layers of the skin

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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analgesic

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stethoscope

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instrument used for examination of the chest

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injection made directly into the muscle tissue

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intramuscular injection

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sim’s position

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patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back

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presence of blood in the urine

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hematuria

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bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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creatinuria

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The flow of blood through an organ

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perfusion

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ultrasonography

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imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing

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presence of ketones in the urine

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ketonuria

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proteinuria

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presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine

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perfusion

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The flow of blood through an organ

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injection made into the middle layers of the skin

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intradermal injection

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contraindication

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a factor in the patient’s condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

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abnormal, high-pitched musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx

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stridor

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rhonchi

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coarse rattling sounds that are somewhat like snoring

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48
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presence of glucose in the urine

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glycosuria

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analgesic

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refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

50
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patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back

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sim’s position

51
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listening for sounds within the body

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auscultation

52
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speculum

A

instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity

53
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examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

A

urinalysis

54
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fluoroscopy

A

An imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.

55
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compliance

A

the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional

56
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abnormally low body temp

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hypothermia

57
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surgical puncture of the joint space to removal fluid

A

arthrocentesis

58
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extremely high fever

A

hyperthermia

59
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instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

A

opthalmoscope

60
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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

A

antipyretic

61
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puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

A

pericardiocentesis

62
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ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures

A

transesophageal echocardiography

63
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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

A

idiosyncratic reaction

64
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positron emission tomography

A

combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

65
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Any position in which the patient is lying down.

66
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substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

A

palliative

67
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radiolucent

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substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

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presence of albumin in the urine

A

albuminuria

69
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placebo

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an inactive substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects

70
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pericardiocentesis

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puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

71
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lithotomy position

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patient is lying on the back , face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

72
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stridor

A

abnormal, high-pitched musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx

73
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small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end

74
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visual examination of the interior of the abdomen

A

laparoscopy

75
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imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing

A

ultrasonography

76
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presence of abnormal amount of protein in the urine

A

proteinuria

77
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radiopaque

A

substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film

78
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a factor in the patient’s condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

A

contraindication

79
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albuminuria

A

presence of albumin in the urine

80
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ketonuria

A

presence of ketones in the urine

81
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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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transdermal

82
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the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional

A

compliance

83
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opthalmoscope

A

instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

84
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endoscope

A

small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end

85
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sphygmonanometer

A

measures force of blood

86
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combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

A

positron emission tomography

87
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acetaminophen

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analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation

88
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auscultation

A

listening for sounds within the body

89
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transdermal

A

medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

90
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glycosuria

A

presence of glucose in the urine

91
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phlebotomy

A

puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

92
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patient is lying on the abdomen face down

A

prone position

93
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injection made directly into a vein

A

intravenous injection

94
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substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

A

radiolucent

95
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substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film

A

radiopaque

96
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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure

A

interventional radiology

97
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subcutaneous injection

A

injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin

98
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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds

99
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instrument used for examination of the chest

A

stethoscope

100
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ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

A

echocardiography

101
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magnetic resonance imaging

A

uses a combo of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images

102
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hematocrit

A

describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells

103
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echocardiography

A

ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

104
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prone position

A

patient is lying on the abdomen face down

105
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instrument used for visual examination of the ear

106
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percussion

A

diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

107
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presence of pus in the urine

108
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pyuria

A

presence of pus in the urine

109
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calciuria

A

presence of calcium in the urine

110
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uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray bean that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

A

computed tomography

111
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patient is lying on the back , face up, with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

A

lithotomy position

112
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presence of calcium in the urine

113
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an inactive substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects

114
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diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

A

percussion

115
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measures force of blood

A

sphygmonanometer

116
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hyperthermia

A

extremely high fever

117
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hypothermia

A

abnormally low body temp

118
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parenteral

A

taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract

119
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analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation

A

acetaminophen

120
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intramuscular injection

A

injection made directly into the muscle tissue

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