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acculturation

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process of learning behaviors and beliefs of other cultures

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abrasions

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injury caused by rubbing or scrapping 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 believing God cant be proved or disproved

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alignment

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

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amputation

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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

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antisepsis

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slows the growth and/or kills pathogenic organisms

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asepsis

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being free from infection

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atheist

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a person who doesn’t believe in any deity

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athletic trainer

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prevents, recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates sports injuries

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audiologist

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indentifies, diagnoses, treats, and monitors disorders of the ear

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aavulsion

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a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body

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bacilli

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a disease-causing bacterium; rod-shaped

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bandage

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

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bed cradle

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

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bias

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a preference that inhabits partial judgement

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binder

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device applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, and limit motion

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biomedical equipment technician

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installs, operates, reapairs, and maintains medical equipment

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body mechanics

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most efficient use of all body parts

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catheter

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tube put into the body for injecting or removing fluids

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central supply worker

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recieves, stores, and issues materials and equipment from the stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard

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clean

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free from organisms causing disease

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cocci

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a spherical disease-causing bacterium

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colostomy

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artificial opening into 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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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 bowel; bowel movement

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dehydration

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insufficient amounts of fluids in the tissues

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dental hygienist

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cleans teeth, examines patients for oral diseases, and provides other dental care

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dental laboratory technician

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makes dental replacements such as dentures, crowns, bridges, etc.

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dialysis technician

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operate machines that remove waste from body; monitor patients undergoing treatment

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diaphoresis

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profuse or excessive perspiration; sweating

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disinfection

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aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens

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dressing

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covering that is places over a wound or an injured part of the body

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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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performs electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record impulses transmitted by the heart

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electroencephalographic technologist

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takes readings of the brain or central nervous system

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emergency medical technician (EMT)

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care for sick or injured people in emergency medical situations

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endogenous

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infection or disease originating within body

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enema

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an injection of fluid into the large intestine 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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the 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 the body

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frostbiite

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

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fungi

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

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geriatric assistant

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work directly to supply care to elderly patients in long-term facilities

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health care administrator

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manages and oversees day-to-day tasks of health care departments, practices, or entire facilities

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health information technician

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studies principles and practices of acquiring, analyzing, maintaining, and protecting medical information

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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 weating

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heat stroke

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medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat; resulting in high body temperature and failure of the sweat 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 where body temperature is above normal; 104+

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hypothermia

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condition where body temperature is below normal; 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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hard mass of fecal material lodges in the intestine or rectum

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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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provide basic medical care under direction of RNs and doctors

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matriarchal

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mother or oldest woman is authority figure

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medical clinical laboratory technologist

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assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of diseases by preforming tests

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micturate

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to expel urine; urinate

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mitered corner

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special folding technique used to secure the linens on a bed

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montgomery straps

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hypoallergenic adhesive straps for frequent dressing changes

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nosocomial

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originating in the health care facility

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opportunistic

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an infection that occurs when immune system is already low

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orthodontist

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treat patients with improper positioning of teeth

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pathogen

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disease-producing organisms

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patriarchal

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father or oldest male is authority figure

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perfusionist

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uses heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery to manage patients physiological status

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periodontist

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dentist that specializes in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and placement of dental implants

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pharmacist

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fills prescriptions, gives advice on dies effects of medicine, etc.

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phlebotomist

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draws blood

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physician assistant

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examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provides treatment

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prejudice

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a strong feeling about a person or subject without knowing facts and information

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pressure ulcer

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a pressure sore; bedsore

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protozoa

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microscopic, single-celled animals often found in decayed materials

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psychologist

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studies the human mind and human behavior

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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 and/or biological characteristics

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recreational therapist

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uses activities to rehabilitate patients

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rectal tube

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tube inserted into rectum to aid in the expulsion of gases

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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 microorganism that live on other live organisms

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sensitivity

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ability to recognize and appreciate personal characteristics of others

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shock

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inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs

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speech language therapist

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helps patients who have a hard time talking

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spirilla

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a bacterium with a rigid spiral structure

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spirituality

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individualized set of beliefs that evolve and changer throughout a life

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sprain

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injury to a joing by stretching or tearing of 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 of total destruction of all microorganisms

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stoma

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the opening of anatomy 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 madication; designed to melt after insertion into body

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urinary drainage unit

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special device to collect urine; connected to cathader

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viruses

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cause diseases; type of microorganism

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