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discrimination toward/against the aged population

the continuous process (biologic, psychologic, social) beginning with conception and ending with death, by which organisms mature and decline

a form of irreversible dementia, usually occurring in older adulthood, characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, disorientation, and other features of dementia

the anatomic or physiologic age of a persos as determined by changes in organismic structure and function; takes into account features such as posture, skin texture, strength, speed, and sensory acuity

the actual measure of time elapsed since a person's birth

sever mental deterioration involving impairment of mental ability; organic loss of intellectual function

difficulty in swallowing

pahtologic accumulation of air in tissues or organs; general used refers to chronic pulmonary emphysema, in which terminal brochioles become plugged with mucus, the lung and tissue lose elasticity, and breathing difficulties ensue

the branch of dentistry that deals with the special knowledge, attitudes, and technical skills required in the provision of oral health care for older adults

the branch of medecine that deals with the problems and illnesses of aging and their treatment

the study of the aging process; includes the biologic, psychologic, and sociologic sciences

arrest of the escape of blood by either natural (clot formation or vessel spasm) or artificial (compression or ligation) means, or by the interruption of blood flow to a part

condition in which only the systolic blood pressure is elevated; once thought to be part of the normal aging process; medical intervention is recommended

average number of years that a person can be expected to live

relatively permanent organization of activities, including work, leisure, and associated social activities, characterizing an individual

young bone that has not undergone calcification

decreased calcification or density of bone; indadequate osteoid synthesis

low bone mass resulting from an excess of bone resorption over bone formation, with resultant bone fragility and increased risk of fracture

concurrent use of a large number of drugs

progressive loss of hearing due to the nomral aging process

a condition of farsightedness resulting from a loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye due to aging

the age of a person as determined by his or her feelings, attitudes, and life perspective

the process of growing old

old age; loss of mental, physical, or emotional control; caused by physical and/or mental deterioration

ringing, buzzin, tinkling, or hissing sounds in the ear

a testing procedure on fluid aspirated from the amniotic sac to detect chromosomal abnormalities and metabolic disorders

the innermost of the membranes enveloping the embryo in utero; amniotic fluid fills the sac in which the embryo is free to move and is protected against mechanical injury

the term applied to teaching ahead of time so that untoward, unfavorable conditions can be prevented

delivery of a fetus by incision through the abdominal wall and uterus

developing organism from conception to approximately the end of the second month

nonspecific term referring to a growth on the gingiva

the most potent natural estrogen in humans; the circulating blood level of estradiol rises during the follicular phase of the reproductive cycle and drops when ovulation occurs

developing organism from the second month after conception to birth

the period of pregnancy

nonspecific term applied to a nodular inflammatory lesion containing macrophages and surrounded by lymphocytes

a misnomer because it does no contain pus, but contains blood vessels and inflammatory cells

within the womb; not yet born

child younger than one

occurring during childbirth

a person who attends a women during delivery

a registered nurse specializing in midwifery; requires additional education and special licensure in certain states and countries

the branch of medicine that has to do with the care of the pregnant woman during pregnancy and parturition

physicion who practices obstetrics

chilbirth; labor; giving birth

sudden or unexpected breaking off of the connection between uterine and fetal mucous membranes

pertaining to the period followin childbirth or delivery

birth that occurs before the expedted delivery date; denotes an infant born prior to 37 weeks of gestation

woman who has just given birth to a child

producing pus

nongenetic factors that cause malformations and disease syndromes in utero

any drug, virus, or irradiation exposure that can cuase malformation of the fetus

a period of 3 months; one third of a pregnancy