Chapter 8 Key Terms Flashcards
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Bariatric
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Field of medicine that is concerned with weight loss or that deals with cases, prevention, and treatment of obesity
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Anteroposterior
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From the front to the rear of an object or a loving being
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Contralateral
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On the other – or opposite – side
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Dependent
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Requiring some level or type of assistance, which may be human or mechanical. The patient is unable to assist with transfers.
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Exacerbation
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An increase in the severity of disease or any of its symptoms
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Graft
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Any tissue or organ for transplantation or implantation
