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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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Abrasion

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Injury caused by rubbing or scraping the skin.

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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 the the exist an e of God cannot be proved or disapproved.

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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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Amputation

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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 the 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 rehabilitative services to athletes.

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Audiologist

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Individual specializing in diagnosis 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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Disease causing bacterium.

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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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Bed cradle

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

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Bias

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A preference that inhibits impartial judgement.

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Binder

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Devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply 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 equipment.

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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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Under supervision, recieves, maintains, and issues medical items and equipment for use by physicians, nurses, and other medically orientated personnel in the care and treatment of patients at a state institution.

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Clean

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Free from organisms causing disease.

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Cocci

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Any spherical or roughly spherical organism.

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Colostomy

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An artificial opening to the colon; allows for the evacuation of feces.

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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 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 listened individual who works with a dentist to provide care and treatment for the teeth and gums.

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Dental Laboratory Technician

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Make and remain a variety of dental prostheses (artificial devices) according to the specifications of dentists.

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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 excessive perspiration.

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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 tissues.

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Electrocardiograph technician

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Operate electrocardiograph machines, which record electrical impulses that ordinate in the heart.

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Electroencephalographic technologist

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Operates an instrument called an electroencephalograph , which records the electrical activity of the brain.

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Emergency medical technician

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EMT, needs basic first aide training.

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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 intestine though 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 one’s 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 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 orgNic matter (for example, yeast amd molds).

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Geriatric assistant

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Provide care for the elderly in work environments such as extended care facilities, nursing homes, and retirement centers.

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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 ensure 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 Ns failure of swear glands.

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive loss of blood; bleeding

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Hyperthermia

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Condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104 degrees F, or 49 degrees C, rectally.

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Hypothermia

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Condition in which body temperature is below normal, usually below 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) and often in the range of 78-95 degrees F (26-35 degrees C).

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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; a tooth that does not erupt into the mouth.

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Laceration

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Wound or injury with jagged, irregular edges.

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Licensed practical nurse

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LPN, work under the supervision of physicians or RNs, provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required of 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 labratory technician

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Work under the supervision of pathologists. They 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 used to secure linen on a bed.

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Montgomery straps

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Special adhesive strips that are applies when dressings must be changed frequently at the surgical site.

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Nosocomial

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Pertaining to or originating in a health care facility such as a hospital.

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Opportunistic

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An infection that occurs when the body’s immune system cannot defend itself from pathogens that are normally found in the environment.

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Orthodontist

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Type of dentist that deals with the prevention and correction of irregularities of the alignment of teeth.

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Pathogen

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Disease-producing organisms.

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Patriarchal

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Social organization on which the father or oldest male is the authority figure.

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Perfusionist

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A healthcare professional that uses the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery.

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Periodontics

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The branch of dentistry dealing with the treatment of the gingiva (gum) and periodontium (supporting tissues) surrounding the 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 prescribe medications.

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Phlebotomist

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Also called venipuncture technician; individual who collects blood and prepares it for tests.

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Physician assistant

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Working under the supervision of physicians, take medical histories; preform routine physical exams and basic diagnostic tests; make preliminary diagnoses, treat minor injuries; and prescribe and administer appropriate treatments.

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Prejudice

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Strong feeling of belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information.

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Pressure ulcer

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Also called decubitus ulcer or bedsore, is caused by prolonged pressure on an area of the body that interferes with circulation.

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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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They study human behavior and use this knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living.

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Puncture

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Injury caused by a pointed object such as a needle or nail.

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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 of treatment to minimize patient’s 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 aide in the expulsion 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 characterized by various symptoms and resulting in an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especially the brain and heart.

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Speech language therapist

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Speech language pathologists: identify, evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders.

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Spirilla

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A bacterium with a rigid spiral structure, found in stagnant water and sometimes causes disease.

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Spiritually

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Individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout an individual’s 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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Process 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 a ostomy on the abdominal wall.

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Strain

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Injury caused by excessive stretching, overuse, or misuse of a 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 after insertion into the body cavity (for example, the rectum or vagina).

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Urinary drainage unit

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Special device used to collect urine and consisting of tubing and a collection container usually connected to a urinary catheter.

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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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