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Unit 1 Healthcare
Chapter 1.1 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Primitive | Ancient or prehistoric |
Exorcise | To force out evil spirits |
Trephining | Surgically removing circular sections |
Intravenously | Directly into a vein |
Anatomy | Science of structures of humans and other organisms |
Ethnics | A system of morals/principles |
Convents | Establishments of nuns |
Monasteries | Homes for men following religious standards. |
Custodial | Marked by watching and protecting rather than seeking to cure |
Vaccines | A weakened version of a virus |
Quackery | Practice of pretending to cure diseases |
Pasteurization | To heat food for a period of time to destroy certain microorganisms. |
Antiseptic | A substance that slows/stops the growth of microorganisms. |
Asepsis | Sterile condition, free from pathogens |
Psychology | Science of the mind/mental state or processes. |
Psychiatry | Practice/Science of diagnosing/ treating mental illness |
Noninvasive | Not penetrating skin |
Geriatric | Pertaining to old age |
Phlebotomy | Practice of opening veins |
Telemedicine | Healthcare communication systems |