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Antigen
A substance that the immune system perceives as being foreign or dangerous. The body combats an antigen with the production of an antibody
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Catheter
A flexible tube utilized for draining fluids from the body, or injecting them into the body
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Central line
An infusion tube located in or near the heart
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Coagulation
In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots
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Dysuria
Painful urination
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Dilate
To stretch or enlarge
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Electrolyte
A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity to conduct electricity. Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate are examples of electrolytes, informally known as lytes. Electrolyte replacement is needed when a patient has prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, and as a response to strenuous athletic activity.
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Fissure
A cleft or groove. A fissure can be normal or abnormal
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Hematoma
A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel
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Hypoxia
A lower-than-normal concentration of oxygen in arterial blood, as opposed to anoxia, a complete lack of blood oxygen. Hypoxia will occur with any interruption of normal respiration
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Infertility
Absence of fertility; the persistent inability to conceive a child
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Metabolic
Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living organism). Metabolism consists of anabolism (the buildup of substances) and catabolism (the breakdown of substances).
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Nulliparity
Not bearing children
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Palpate
To touch or feel. For example, a physician may palpate the liver's edge when examining the abdomen.
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Port
a catheter that is kept in a vein for easier IV access
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Ulcer
A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane
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