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allergy |
hypersensitivity
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artery
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vessel carrying blood from the heart to the tissues
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autonomic
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involuntary
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biofeedback
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development of a person’s ability to control his or her autonomic nervous system
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bipolar disorder
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disorder in which mood swings from euphoria to depression
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catheterization
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to insert a catheter into a body structure
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chemotherapy
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killing of cancer cells by administering antineoplastic agents
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chiropractic
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treatment predominately by manipulation of spinal & musculoskeletal structures
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cognitive
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thoughts or thinking process
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comorbidity
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presence of two or more illnesses at the same time
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compulsion
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repetitive behavior with ritualistic characteristics
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debridement
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removal of damaged tissue to promote healing
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decompensation
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deterioration; exacerbation of an illness or condition
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desensitize
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lessen sensitivity by administering the specific antigen in low doses
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dialysis
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removal of toxins from the blood by diffusing over a membrane or filter in patients with renal failure
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disorientation
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confusion
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Doppler study
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use of an ultrasonic probe to determine blood flow
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enteral nutrition
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nutrients for patients with impaired ability to chew/swallow or ingest food, typically delivered by gastric or nasogastric tube
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extracranial
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outside the skull
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extraspinal
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outside the spine
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gait training
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method of restoration of balance, extremity swings, stance
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gastroenterology
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study of the stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, & pancreas
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genetics
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study of hereditary factors
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grandiosity
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unrealistic concept of self importance
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hallucination
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false sense of perception
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home care
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prescribed medical care provided in a patient’s home
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hydration
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to replenish fluids
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immune globulin
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antibodies derived from blood plasma providing short term protection against certain infections
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infusion
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a therapeutic agent introduced into the body by a vein
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injection
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a fluid introduced into tissue, cavity, or vessel, usually by needle
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loosening of association
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frequent change of subject, often with minimal relationship
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manipulation
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thrusting movement to achieve realignment of joints or spine
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modality
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a therapeutic agent
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neuropsychology
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study & treatment of psychiatric & neurological disorders
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on call
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medical personnel with special training & skills available to provider services when summoned
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orientation
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awareness
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orthotic
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a custom made mechanical appliance used in orthopedics
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panic attack
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intense anxiety, often feels like a loss of control
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parenteral nutrition
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nutrients delivered intravenously to patients who are postoperative, in shock, or otherwise unresponsive
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prosthetic
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an artificial body part
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psychology
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study of behavior, thoughts, feelings
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psychotherapy
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method of treating mental disorders; may involve education, pharmacology, suggestion, & psychoanalysis
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range of motion
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natural movement
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reflux
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to flow backward
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rehabilitation
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effort to restore to optimal function
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short term memory
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ability to recall information for a very brief period
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therapeutic
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to promote healing
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toxoids
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substance no longer toxic, but capable of forming antibodies
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vaccine
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preparation (bacteria or virus) of nonpathogenic material but can induce immunity to prevent disease
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vein
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vessel that carries blood to the heart
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venom
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a poison transmitted by bites or stings
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antibodies
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the body’s immune system produces these when antigens are introduced
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antigens
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foreign substances introduced to the body through a barrier breach
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interactive complexity
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an add-on code reported for patients whose communication factors complicate the delivery of psychiatric services
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psychiatric somatotherapy
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biological treatment of a mental disorder
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narcosynthesis
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therapy rendered when the patient is under the influence of a drug such as a sedative or narcotic
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hemodialysis
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removal of toxins from the blood directly
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duplex scan
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ultrasonic scanning procedure confirming patterns & direction of blood flow
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immunotherapy
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based on the premise that low doses of the offending allergen will bind with IgC & produce blocking IgC antibodies
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allergenic
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extracts classified as bacterial, fungal, & viral
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bacterial
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extracts that include tuberculin, staphage lysate, & streptokinase
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fungal
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extracts that include blastomycin, coccidiaidin, hisoplasmin, candida, & trichophytin
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photo patch
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allergy tests performed to identify antigens causing contact dermatitis
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thoracentesis
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a procedure that allows the chemotherapy to be delivered into the pleural cavity
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diathermy
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deep dry heat with high frequency current to reduce paint & increase movement
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negative pressure therapy |
tissue removal by vacuum |