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Arriba juntos

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Abduction   Moving an arm or leg from center of the body  
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Abnormality   Condition different from normal  
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ADL Activities of Daily Living   Activities or task such as grooming , bathing, exercise  
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Adduction   Moving arm or leg toward the center of the body  
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Alignment   Formed into a straight line  
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Allergic   Hypersensitive reaction of the body to a specific substance  
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Alveoli   Tiny air sacks in the lungs  
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Alzheimer's Disease   Chronic degenerative brain disease resulting in loss of memory, personality, and judgement  
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Ambulatory   Able to walk in the up right position  
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Ambulating Device   A device used to assist walking such as a walker, crutches or cane.  
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Amino Acids   Units of protein structure  
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Anatomy   Parts of the body  
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Anterior   Front  
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Anus   Opening to the Rectum  
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Anxiety   A feeling of worry or uneasiness  
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Apathy   Lack of emotion over a situation  
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Aphasia   Loss of language or verbal communication  
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Appendage   Attatchment  
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Arteries   Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart  
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Arterioles   Tiny arteries, which carry blood from large arteries to capillaries  
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Arthritis   Chronic disease of the joints resulting in stiffness and pain  
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Aseptic   Free of microorganisms  
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Aspiration   Inhaling of food, liquid, mucus, or vomit into air passages  
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Assessment   Observing and reporting  
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Asthma   Disease of the Bronchi which causes difficult breathing wheezing, and tightness of the chest  
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Atrium   Upper chamber of the heart  
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Atrophy   Wasting away of muscle  
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Axilla   Refers to the area under the arm known as the arm pit  
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Base of support   Feet when standing and hips when sitting  
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Behavior   Actions that can be observed and messured  
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Bifocal   Two different prescriptions in one eye glass lens  
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Bile   Substance manufactured by the liver  
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Bladder   Urinary organ  
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Blood pressure   Force of blood against artery wall  
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Brachial   On the arm  
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Bronchi   Tubes that connect trachea to the lung  
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Bulb   End of thermometer containing mercury  
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Calibrated   Marked with graduated lines as on a thermometer  
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Capillaries   Small blood vessels which carry nutrients individuals cells  
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Carbohydrate   Nutrient derived from Plants-sugars and startches  
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Cardivascular   Refers to heart and blood vessels  
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Cartilage   Gristle like pad between bones  
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Cataract   Clouding of the lens of the eye  
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Catheter   Urinary sterile tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine  
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Cc   Cubic centimeter 1000 cc=1 quart  
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Center of Gravity   Place where mass or bulk of object is centered  
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Centimeter cm   Metric measurment of height  
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Cerebellum   Part of the brain in the back of the skull that regulates muscular activity  
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Cerebral Hemisphere   Division of the brain into two parts  
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Cerebrum   Part of the brain which is the center of thinking, memory and learning  
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Cerebral Palsy   Chronic disease of the nervous system resulting in uncontrollable movement  
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CNA   Certified Nursing Assistant  
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Chronic   Ongoing  
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Chronological   Charted in the order in which events occurred  
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Cilia   Microscopic hair like appendage that sweep foreign matter out of the trachea and bronchi  
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Closed urinary drainage system   The complete drainage unit which connects the catheter, drainage and collection tube  
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Coccyx   Tailbone  
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Code of ethics   How a particular group conducts itself regarding a set of moral principles or values  
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Coercion   Use of force  
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Colon   Large intestine  
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Communication   The process of engaging thoughts,opinions, and information by speech or writing  
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Compassion   Sorrow for the suffering of others, with the desire to help  
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Concentrated   Containing less water  
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Confidential   Trust, not sharing information about residence, except within the healthcare team  
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Confrontation   Argument  
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Contracture   Permanent shortening of the muscle  
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Contraindicated   Indicates against, not acceptable for treatment of a condition  
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Cynosis   Blueish color of the skin due to lack of oxegyn  
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Cystic   Infection of the bladder  
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Decubitus ulcer   Bed sore, Pressure sore  
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Defecate   Have a bowel movement  
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Degeneration   Worsening condition  
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Dehydration   Condition when more fluid is put out than is being but in  
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Dementia   Mental deterioration, loss of ability to think clearly  
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Depression   Feelings of uselessness, sadness, or lonliness  
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Dermis   Inner layer of skin  
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Diabetes mellitus   Disease in which insufficient insulin is secreted from the pancreas  
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Diaphragm   Muscle which separates the chest cavity from the abdomin  
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Diastolic   Blood pressure when hear relaxes  
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Digestion   Conversion of food into a form that is soluble  
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Digestive Track   Body system which digests food  
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Discrimination   Act of treating someone unfairly based on age, sex,race, religion, or ethnicity  
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Disinfection   Process of killing microorganisms  
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Documentation   Written information in the medical record  
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Dressing   Clean, cloth covering for a wound or sore  
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Duodenum   First loop of a small intestine where most of digestion occurs  
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Economic Deppression   A period in history when banks failed and many families lost their homes, jobs, and possessions.  
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Edema   Collection of excess fluid in tissues. Swelling due to increased fluid in tissue  
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Elasticity   Ability to expand and contract  
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Electrolyte   Elements which are capable of conducting electricity  
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Elimination   Process of removal of waste products from the body  
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Emesis   Vomit  
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Empathy   Ability to identify, experience the feelings and thoughts of another person  
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Endocrine System   System of glands, which secrete hormones into the blood  
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Enema   Insertion of fluid into the rectum and colon  
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Enriched   Vitamins added to product  
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Environment   Physical and social surroundings  
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Epidermis   Outer layer of skin  
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Epiglottis   Cartilage which covers the opening of the trachea when foods and fluids are swallowed  
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Equilibrium   A state of rest or balance  
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Erythema   Redness of the skin  
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Eshar   Scab  
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Ethnic Orgin   Referring to a cultural group as race  
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Evaporation   Give off moisture  
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Excretion   Eliminating or expelling from the body such as waste or harmful material  
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Exocrine System   System of glands which secrete hormones into a body cavity or directly outside the body  
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Expectorate   To spit  
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Extension   Straighten arm or leg  
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Extinguish   To eliminate behavior  
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Fallopian Tubes   Tiny tubes connecting the ovaries with the uterus  
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Fast   Period of time without eating  
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Fat soluble   Dissolves in fat rather than water  
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Feces   Solid or semi solid body waste material resulting from a bowel movement  
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Flexion   Bending a joint  
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Fluctuation   Continual change from one condition or position to another  
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Follicle   Tube holding hair root  
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Fortified   Vitamins and minerals added  
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Gait Belt   A belt placed around a patients waist to assist in transfer  
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Gastric Juice   Digestive fluid secreted by the stomache  
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Gauze   Thin mesh like cloth  
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Genetic   Inherited  
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Geography   A particular place on the earth  
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Glaucoma   Increased pressure in eye  
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Glucose   Simple sugar to which food is converted  
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Glycerine   A fluid that allows the mouth to remain soft and moist  
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Goal   Outcome expected for residents plan of care  
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Gravity   Attraction the earth has to an object  
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Gregarious   Outgoing, talkative  
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Hanukkah   Jewish holiday  
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Heimlich Maneuver   Application of abdominal thrusts to clear airway from obstruction  
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Hemiplegia   Paralysis on one side of the body  
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Hemoglobin   Red substance in blood  
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Heredity   Traits with which we were born  
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Hoarding   Act of gathering, saving a supply in a guarded or hidden place  
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Homeostasis   Body's attempt to keep its internal environment stable and in balance  
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Hormones   Fluid which starts a set of reaction within the body  
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Hypertention   High blood pressure  
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Hypotention   Low blood pressure  
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Imminent   Likely to happen soon  
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Immobile   Unable to move  
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Immune   Protected against infected  
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Immune system   System of the body which protects the invasion of certain diseases  
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Incontinence   Inability to control bladder and or bowels  
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Indwelling catheter   Catheter inserted into the bladder which connects to drainage tubing and urinary drainage bag  
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Infection   Invasion of the body by disease producing organisms  
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Inflamed   Red, swollen  
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Inflammation   Tissue reaction to disease or injury displayed by redness, heat, swelling, and pain  
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Inhibiting   Preventing, limiting  
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Initiate   Start  
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Insulin   Hormone secreted from pancreas  
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Integumentary System   System which includes hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands.  
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Interaction   Conversation, communication relating to others  
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Kidneys   Two bean shaped organs which filter the blood  
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Kilogram   Metric measurement of weight 1 kg = 1000 grams  
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Kosher   Jewish dietary laws  
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Labia   Folds of skin surrounding the female genital area  
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Larnyx   Voice Box  
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Learned Helplessness   Belief that one has no effect on what happens to him/her  
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Legal   According to the laws of the community, state, or nation  
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Libel   False, damaging written statement  
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Linear   Following in order along a line  
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Long-Term Health Care Facility   Facility providing nursing care serving as a hospital and residence home over a long period of time  
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Lubricate   To oil or greese  
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Lungs   Two spongy, cone shaped organs in the chest cavity  
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Lymph Nodes   Small glands which filter body fluid  
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Lymph Vessels   Structures which collect body fluid  
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Malpractice   Failure to a professional person to render proper services through neglect or intent  
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Manipulative   To manage or influence others behaivors  
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Masterbation   Sexual self stimulation  
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Metabolism   Process by which energy is made available for use by the body. Breakdown of food and oxygen in the cells  
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Microorganizims   Tiny living object only seen with microscope  
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Mobility   Being able to exercise movement  
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Motivate   Give reason for doing something  
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Mucus   Secretion from the mucus membrane  
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Multiple Sclerosis   Chronic degenerative disease of the nervous system resulting in decreased ability to move  
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Myth   A popular belief which may not be true  
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Nasogastric Tube   Tube inserted through the nose into the stomach  
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Negligence   Failure to preform ones duty through omission or carelessness  
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Nephritis   Infection of the kidneys  
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Nephrons   Microscopic filtering unit in kidneys  
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Neurons   Specialized cells of the nervous system  
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Nueter   Having no sexual characteristics  
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Nursing Approch   Health care plan, guidelines and instructions that meet the individuals needs and nursing plan of care  
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Nursing Assistant   Member of health care team who provides care to the resident, meeting his/her physical and psycho social needs  
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Nurturing   Caring for others  
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Nutrients   Substance which sustain life  
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Nutrition   Science of foods and their actions upon health  
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