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Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allergy | Hypersensitivity |
| Artery | Vessel carrying blood from the heart to tissues |
| Autonomic | Involuntary |
| Biofeedback | Development of a person's ability to control his or her autonomic nervous system |
| Bipolar disorder | Disorder in which mood swings from euphoric to depression |
| Catheterization | To insert a catheter into a body structure |
| Chemotherapy | Killing of cancer cells by administering antineoplastic agents |
| Chiropractic | Treatment predominately by manipulation of spinal and musculoskeletal structures |
| Cognitive | Thoughts or thinking process |
| Comorbidity | Presence of two or more illnesses at the same time. There may be an association between the illnesses |
| Compulsion | Repetitive behavior with ritualistic characteristics |
| Debridement | Removal of damaged tissue to promote healing |
| Decompensation | Deterioration; exacerbation of an illness or condition |
| Desensitize | Lessen sensitivity by administering the specific antigen in low doses |
| Dialysis | Removal of toxins from the blood by diffusing over a membrane or filter in patients with renal failure |
| Disorientation | Confusion |
| Doppler Study | Use an ultrasonic probe to determine blood flow |
| Enteral Nutrition | Nutrients for patients with impaired ability to chew/swallow or ingest food, typically delivered by gastric or nasogastric tube |
| Extracranial | Outside the skull |
| Extraspinal | Outside the spine |
| Gait Training | Method of restoration of balance, extremity swings, stance |
| Gastroenterology | Study of the stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, & pancreas |
| Genetics | Study of hereditary factors |
| Grandiosity | Unrealistic concept of self importance |
| Hallucination | False sense of perception |
| Home Care | Prescribed medical care provided in a patient's home |
| Hydration | To replenish fluids |
| Immune globulin | Antibodies derived from blood plasma providing short term, protection against certain infections |
| Infusion | A therapeutic agent introduced into tissue, cavity or vessel, usually by needle |
| Loosening of Association | Frequent change of subject, often with minimal relationship |
| Manipulation | Thrusting movement to achieve realignment of joints or spine |
| Modality | A therapeutic agent |
| Neuropsychology | Study and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders |
| On Call | Medical personnel with special training and skills available to provide services when summoned. |
| Orientation | Awareness |
| Orthotic | A custom made mechanical appliance used in orthopedics |
| Panic Attack | Intense anxiety, often feels like loss of control |
| Parenteral Nutrition | Nutrients are delivered intravenously to patients who are postoperative, in shock, or otherwise unresponsive |
| Prosthetic | An artificial body part |
| Psychology | Study of behavior, thoughts, feelings |
| Psychotherapy | Method of treating mental disorders. Treatment may involve education, pharmacology, suggestion, and psychoanalysis |
| Range of Motion | Natural movement |
| Reflux | To flow backward |
| Rehabilitation | Effort to restore to optimal function |
| Short Term Memory | Ability to recall information for a very brief period |
| Therapeutic | To promote healing |
| Toxoids | Substance no longer toxic, but capable of forming antibodies |
| Vaccine | Preparation (bacteria or virus) of non pathogenic material but can induce immunity to prevent disease |
| Vein | Vessel that carries blood to the heart |
| Venom | A poison transmitted by bites or stings |
| Injection | A fluid introduced into tissue, cavity or vessel, usually by needle |
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