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WebAm mixed astigmatism. a.m.a. against medical advice. AMI acute myocardial infarction. AML acute myelogenous (myeloblastic) leukemia. AMLS Advanced Medical Life Support. amp …

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Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary

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health Taber's Medical Dictionary

WebA condition in which all functions of the body and mind are normally active. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, or social …

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pneumonia Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webpneumonia. ABBR: PNA Inflammation of the lungs, usually due to infection with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens. Clinically, pneumonia is an infectious disease. Pulmonary …

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health insurance Taber's Medical Dictionary

WebAccess up-to-date medical information for less than $1 a week. Purchase a subscription I’m already a subscriber. Browse sample topics. health insurance answers are found in the …

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hypertension Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webhypertension. ABBR: HTN In adults, a condition in which the blood pressure (BP) is higher than 140 mm Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic on three separate readings recorded …

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pain Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webpain. As defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain, an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or …

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contamination Taber's Medical Dictionary

Web1. The act of contaminating, esp. the introduction of pathogens or infectious material into or on normally clean or sterile objects, spaces, or surfaces. 2. In psychiatry, the fusion and …

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equilibrium Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webequilibrium answers are found in the Taber's Medical Dictionary powered by Unbound Medicine. Available for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Web.

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valve Taber's Medical Dictionary

Web1. A one-way valve used in chest tube drainage systems that allows fluids or gases to flow out of the chest, but does not let them reenter the body. 2. A unidirectional valve used in …

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workup Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webworkup. The process of obtaining all of the necessary data for diagnosing and treating a patient. It should be done in an orderly manner so that essential elements will not be …

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Mobile App Taber’s Online

WebWith the Taber’s Medical Dictionary App you can: Answer medical questions confidently and effectively. Share entries, images, and video with patients, colleagues, and students. …

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acuity Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webacuity. (ă-kū′ĭt-ē) To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in. [Fr. fr. L. acuere, to sharpen] 1. Clearness, sharpness of a sensory function, e.g., visual …

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rigor Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webrigor. (rig′or) To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in. [L. rigor, stiffness] 1. A sudden paroxysmal shaking chill occurring during a febrile illness. …

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assault Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webassault. 1. A sudden, vehement attack, whether physical or verbal. A military assault is an attack against enemy forces, with the expectation of close, hand-to-hand combat. 2. In …

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barrier Taber's Medical Dictionary

Webbarrier. (bar′ē-ĕr) To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in. [Fr. barriere, a bar] 1. An obstacle, impediment, obstruction, boundary, or separation. 2. …

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agent Taber's Medical Dictionary

Web1. Any agent, such as a surfactant, that allows a fluid to spread over and coat a surface to which it is applied. 2. In radiographic wet film processing, a solution used after washing …

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assessment Taber's Medical Dictionary

Web1. An appraisal or evaluation of a patient's condition by a physician, nurse, or other health care provider, based on clinical and laboratory data, medical history, and the patient's …

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