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Acute alveolar hyperventilation

A condition characterized by an abrupt increase in the volume of air inhaled in…

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Acute Pain

Having sudden or slow onset of any intensity of pain from mild to severe…

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Acute ventilatory failure

An abrupt decrease in the respiratory minute ventilation caused by conditions such as acute…

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Adduction

Movement of a body part towards the central plane of the body as opposed…

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Adenovirus

An enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus that is spherical in shape and causes pharyngitis, acute…

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Adherence

Attachment of a pathogen to the tissue of a host; a necessary step in…

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Adhesions

The formation of new fibrous tissue as a result of inflammation or injury, creating…

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Adjuvant

An amplifier or augmenter. Added to a vaccine, it improves the protective response of…

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Administration sets

Tubing sets that connect the feeding bag or container to the feeding tube; or…

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Administrative controls

These controls include the development of policies, standards, procedures, and decision guidelines to address…

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ADP

A glove donning powder consisting of cornstarch cross-linked with epichlorohydrin or phosphorus oxychloride with…

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Adsorb

Adhere to the surface of a material (e.g. salt adsorbs to the surface of…

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