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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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Abrasions

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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 that the existence of God cannot be approved 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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Enzymes or organic molecules; help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals (an uncharged molecule (typically highly reactive and short-lived) having an unpaired valence electron.

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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. assess the physical condition of athletes, give advice regarding a physical conditioning program to increase strength and flexibility or correct weaknesses, put tape or padding on players treat minor injuries, administer first aid for serious injuries

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Audiologist

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Provide care to individuals who have hearing impairments. They test hear- ing, diagnose problems, and prescribe treatment, which may include hearing aids, or instruction in speech or lip reading.

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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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  • Rod shaped bacteria

- A disease causing bacteria

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Bandage

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Material used to hold dressing 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 linens from contacting the legs and feet

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Bias

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A preference that inhibits impartial judgment

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Binders

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Devices applied to hold dressing in place, provide support, apply pressure, or limit lotion

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Biomedical equipment technician

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Work with the many different machines used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. They install, test, service, and repair equipment such as patient monitors, kidney hemodialysis units

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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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Are involved in ordering, maintaining, and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by other departments in a healthcare facility

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Clean

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Free from organisms causing disease

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Cocci

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Round or spherical bacteria

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Colostomy

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An artificial opening into the; 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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Requires that the newly arrived cultural groups alter unique beliefs and behaviors and adopt the ways of the dominant culture

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Defecate

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A bowel movement. When you take a poo poo

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Dehydration

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Insufficient amounts of water in the tissues

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Dental hygienist

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An ancillary dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on cleaning the teeth

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Dental laboratory technician

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A dental lab technician (also called dental technician) works closely with the dentist, who plans the treatment and places the restoration or corrective device in the patient’s mouth
-makes dentures

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Dialysis technician

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Their most important tasks are to monitor and adjust fluid removal rate according to patient vital signs and to minimize the possibility of infection through proper equipment handling and sterilization.

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse or excessive perspiration, or sweating

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Disinfection

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Aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kills 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 originate 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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Perform all the basic paramedic duties plus in-depth patient assessment, provision of advanced cardiac life support

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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 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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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, plant-like animals that live on dead organic matter (yeast, mold)

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Geriatric assistance

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

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Healthcare administrator

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plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of health care and manage the operation of health care facilities. They are frequently called chief executive officers (CEOs)

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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

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Heat cramp

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Muscle pain and spasms 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 and failure of 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 that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104°F rectally

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Hypothermia

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Condition in which body temperature is below normal, usually below 95°F

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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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Working 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 laboratory technologist

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Work under 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 applied when dressings must be changed frequently at the surgical site they are applied on either side of the surgical site

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Nosocomial

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Pertaining to or originating in a healthcare 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 normally found in the environment

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Orthodontist

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Doctor who aligns or straightens teeth

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Pathogen

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Disease-producing organisms

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Patriarchal

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Social organization in which the father or oldest male is authority figure

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Perfusionist

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Members of open- heart surgical teams and operate the heart-lung machines used in coronary bypass surgery (surgery on the coronary arteries in the heart)

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Periodontist

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Doctor for treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth

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Pharmacist

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Dispense medications from written orders

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Phlebotomist

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Collects blood and prepares it for testing

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Physicians assistant

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Working under the supervision of physicians, take medical histories; perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests; make preliminary diagnoses

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Prejudice

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

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Pressure ulcer

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A pressure sore; a bedsore

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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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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 leisure activities as forms of treatment to minimize patients’ 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 aid in the explosion of gas

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Religion

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Organized system of belief in a superhuman power or higher power

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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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Evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders. They help patients communicate as effectively as possible

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Spirilla

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Spiral or corkscrew in shape. ex: syphilis

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Spirituality

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Individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout and individuals 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 procedures that prevents conception of a child

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Stoma

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The opening of an 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 a body cavity ex. rectum or vagina

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Urinary drainage unit

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Special device used to collect urine and consisting of tubing in 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 caused disease

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