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Chapter 20 Glossary

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Definition
Allergy   Hypersensitivity  
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Artery   Vessel carrying blood from the heart to tissues  
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Autonomic   Involuntary  
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Biofeedback   Development of a person's ability to control his or her autonomic nervous system  
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Bipolar disorder   Disorder in which mood swings from euphoric to depression  
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Catheterization   To insert a catheter into a body structure  
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Chemotherapy   Killing of cancer cells by administering antineoplastic agents  
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Chiropractic   Treatment predominately by manipulation of spinal and musculoskeletal structures  
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Cognitive   Thoughts or thinking process  
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Comorbidity   Presence of two or more illnesses at the same time. There may be an association between the illnesses  
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Compulsion   Repetitive behavior with ritualistic characteristics  
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Debridement   Removal of damaged tissue to promote healing  
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Decompensation   Deterioration; exacerbation of an illness or condition  
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Desensitize   Lessen sensitivity by administering the specific antigen in low doses  
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Dialysis   Removal of toxins from the blood by diffusing over a membrane or filter in patients with renal failure  
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Disorientation   Confusion  
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Doppler Study   Use an ultrasonic probe to determine blood flow  
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Enteral Nutrition   Nutrients for patients with impaired ability to chew/swallow or ingest food, typically delivered by gastric or nasogastric tube  
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Extracranial   Outside the skull  
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Extraspinal   Outside the spine  
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Gait Training   Method of restoration of balance, extremity swings, stance  
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Gastroenterology   Study of the stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, & pancreas  
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Genetics   Study of hereditary factors  
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Grandiosity   Unrealistic concept of self importance  
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Hallucination   False sense of perception  
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Home Care   Prescribed medical care provided in a patient's home  
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Hydration   To replenish fluids  
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Immune globulin   Antibodies derived from blood plasma providing short term, protection against certain infections  
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Infusion   A therapeutic agent introduced into tissue, cavity or vessel, usually by needle  
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Loosening of Association   Frequent change of subject, often with minimal relationship  
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Manipulation   Thrusting movement to achieve realignment of joints or spine  
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Modality   A therapeutic agent  
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Neuropsychology   Study and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders  
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On Call   Medical personnel with special training and skills available to provide services when summoned.  
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Orientation   Awareness  
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Orthotic   A custom made mechanical appliance used in orthopedics  
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Panic Attack   Intense anxiety, often feels like loss of control  
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Parenteral Nutrition   Nutrients are delivered intravenously to patients who are postoperative, in shock, or otherwise unresponsive  
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Prosthetic   An artificial body part  
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Psychology   Study of behavior, thoughts, feelings  
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Psychotherapy   Method of treating mental disorders. Treatment may involve education, pharmacology, suggestion, and psychoanalysis  
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Range of Motion   Natural movement  
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Reflux   To flow backward  
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Rehabilitation   Effort to restore to optimal function  
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Short Term Memory   Ability to recall information for a very brief period  
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Therapeutic   To promote healing  
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Toxoids   Substance no longer toxic, but capable of forming antibodies  
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Vaccine   Preparation (bacteria or virus) of non pathogenic material but can induce immunity to prevent disease  
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Vein   Vessel that carries blood to the heart  
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Venom   A poison transmitted by bites or stings  
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Injection   A fluid introduced into tissue, cavity or vessel, usually by needle  
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