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Reading Text Chpt #1
Vocabulary study guide
Term | Definition |
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accredited | attested and approved as meeting prescribed standards |
tact | ability to aviod giving what is right or appropiate |
anatomy | the science dealing with the structure of animals or plants |
ethics | a system of moral principles |
psychology | science of the mind or mental states and processes |
symptom | a sign or indication of something |
confidentiality | a promise to keep certain info a secrete |
dissection | act or process of dividing - taking apart |
micro- organism | organisms so small that they can only be seen through a microscope |
hygiene | the practice of keeping clean |
anesthesia | loss of feeling or sensation |
empathy | action of understanding and experiencing the feelings, nthoughts and experiences of another |
superstitious | trusting in magic or chance(s) |
holistic | belief that parts are connected intimately |
physiology | a branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms andtheir parts |
discretion | tact; the good judgement and sensativity needed to avoid embarrassing or upsetting others |
vaccination | shots helped end epidemic |
geriatics | pertaining to old age |
asepsis | sterilee conditions - free from all germs |
psychiatry | the practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorder |