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Diffusivity

The rate of diffusion of a gas through a membrane along a partial pressure…

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Dilator

An instrument designed for enlarging a hollow structure or opening; a muscle that pulls…

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Direct transmission

Is the direct physical transfer of infectious microorganisms between an infected or colonized person…

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Discography

The process of making a radiograph of an intervertebral disk after injection of a…

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Disease

A departure from health or normal function; a dis-ease (e.g. a broken bone, chicken…

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Disinfection

A process that eliminates many microorganisms from inanimate surfaces.

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Disinfection Levels

Low: Process capable of killing most bacteria, some viruses, and some fungi, but not…

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Lots of clots resulting from the overstimulation of clotting and anticlotting processes by an…

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Diverticulum

Any sac or pouch formed by herniation of the wall of a tubular organ…

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Diving reflex

Apnea and bradycardia caused by stimulation of nasal or facial receptors with cold water.…

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DLCO

Diffusing capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide

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DLCOsb

Single-breath Diffusion of Carbon Monoxide across the lung

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