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Reading Text Chpt #1
Vocabulary study guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |