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HESI A2 - Exam Review > Vocabulary > Flashcards

Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Digit

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Any number 1 through 9 and 0 (e.g., the number 7 is a digit).

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Place Value

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The value of the position of a digit in a number (e.g., in the number 321, the number 2 is in the “tens” position).

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Product

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The answer to a multiplication problem.

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Dividend

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The number being divided.

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Divisor

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The number by which the dividend is being divided.

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Quotient

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The answer to a division problem.

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Remainder

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The portion of the dividend that is not equally dividable by the divisor.

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Fraction

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In Mathematics, a way to express a part in relation to the total.

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9
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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction.

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Fraction Bar

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The line between the numerator and the denominator. The bar is another symbol for division.

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Factor

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A number that divides evenly into another number.

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Least Common Denominator (LCD)

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The smallest multiple that two numbers share.

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14
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Improper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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Proper Fraction

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A fraction where the denominator is larger than the numerator.

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16
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Common Denominator

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Two or more fractions having the same denominator.

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17
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Reciprocals

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Pairs of numbers that equal 1 when multiplied together.

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18
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Terminating Decimal

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A decimal that is not continuous.

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19
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Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

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The greatest factor that will go into two or more numbers evenly.

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Ratio

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A relationship between two numbers.

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21
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Proportion

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Two ratios that have equal values.

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22
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Percent

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Per hundred (part per hundred).

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Variable

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A letter representing an unknown quantity (i.e., x).

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Constant

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A number that cannot change.

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25
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Expression

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A mathematical sentence containing constants and variables (i.e., 3x-2).

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Exponent

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A number or symbol placed above and after another number or symbol (a superscript or subscript), indicating the number of times to multiply.

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27
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Context Clues

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The information provided in the words or sentences surrounding the unknown word or words.

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28
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Synonym

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A word that means the same thing as another word.

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29
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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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30
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Connotation

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The emotions or feelings that the reader attaches to words.

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31
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Tone

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The attitude or feelings the author has about the topic.

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32
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Assumption

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A set of beliefs the writer has about a subject.

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33
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Inference

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An educated guess or conclusion drawn by the reader based on the available facts and information.

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34
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Abrupt

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Sudden.

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35
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Abstain

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To voluntarily refrain from something.

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36
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Access

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A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.

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37
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Accountable

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Responsible.

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38
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Adhere

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To hold fast or stick together.

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39
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Adverse

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Undesired, possibly harmful.

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40
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Affect

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Appearance of observable emotions.
Example: The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotions and reported that the patient had a flat affect.

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41
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Annual

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Occurring every year.

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42
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Apply

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To place, put on, or spread something.

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43
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Audible

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Able to be heard.

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44
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Bilateral

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Present on two sides.

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45
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Cardiac

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Of or relating to the heart.

46
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Cast

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Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.

47
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Cavity

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An opening or empty area.

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Cease

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Come to an end or bring to an end.

49
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Compensatory

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Offsetting or making up for something.

50
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Complication

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An undesired problem that is the result of some other event.

51
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Comply

A

Do as directed.

52
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Concave

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Rounded inward.

53
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Concise

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Brief, to the point.

54
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Consistency

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Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.

55
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Constrict

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To draw together or become smaller.

56
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Contingent

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Dependent.

57
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Contour

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Shape or outline of a shape.

58
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Contract

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To draw together, to reduce in size.

59
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Contraindication

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A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done.

60
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Defecate

A

Expel feces.

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Deficit

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A deficiency or lack of something.

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Depress

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Press downward.

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Depth

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Downward measurement from a surface.

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Deteriorating

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Worsening.

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Device

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Tool or piece of equipment.

66
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Diagnosis

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Identification of an injury or disease.

67
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Diameter

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The distance across the center of an object.

68
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Dilate

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To enlarge or expand.

69
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Dilute

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To make a liquid less concentrated.

70
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Discrete

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Distinct, separate.

Example: The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patients body.

71
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Distented

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Enlarged or expanded from pressure.

72
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Dysfunction

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Impaired or abnormal functioning.

73
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Elevate

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To lift up or place in a higher position.

74
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Endogenous

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Produced within the body.

75
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Exacerbate

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To make worse or more severe.

76
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Excess

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More than what is needed or usual.

77
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Exogenous

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Produced outside the body.

78
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Expand

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To increase in size or amount.

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Exposure

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Contact.

80
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External

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Located outside the body.

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Fatal

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Resulting in death.

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Fatigue

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Extreme tiredness, exhaustion.

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Flaccid

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Limp, lacking tone.

84
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Flushed

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Reddened or ruddy appearance.

85
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Gaping

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Wide open.

86
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Gastrointestinal

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Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines.

87
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Gender

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Sex of an individual, as in male or female.

88
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Hematologic

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Of or relating to blood.

89
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Hydration

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Maintenance of body fluid balance.

90
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Hygiene

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Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health.

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Impaired

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Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level.

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Impending

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Likely to occur soon.

93
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Incidence

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Occurence

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Infection

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Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms.

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Inflamed

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Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender.

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Ingest

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To swallow for digestion.

97
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Initiate

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To begin or put into practice.

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Insidious

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So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.

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Intact

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In place, unharmed.

100
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Internal

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Located within the body.

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Invasive

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Inserting or entering into a body part.

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Labile

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Changing rapidly and often.

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Laceration

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Cut; tear.

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Latent

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Present but not active or visible.

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Lethargic

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Difficult to arouse.

106
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Manifestation

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An indication or sign of a condition.

107
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Musculoskeletal

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Of or relating to muscle and skeleton.

108
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Neurologic

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Of or relating to the nervous system.

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Neurovascular

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Of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels.

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Nutrient

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Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment.

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Occluded

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Closed or obstructed.

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