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Conscious
Definition
awake
Term
Epilepsy
Definition
a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Term
Lesbian
Definition
female - same sex attraction
Term
Vegetarians
Definition
No meat products
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First Aid
Definition
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Term
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Definition
temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke (24 hours)
Term
LGBT
Definition
Lesbian Gay Bi sexual, trans
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Vegans
Definition
No meats or animal bi products
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating
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Emesis
Definition
vomit
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LGBTQ
Definition
Lesbian Gay Bi sexual, trans queer
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Premature
Definition
occurring too early
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Obstructed Airway
Definition
When something keeps the air from moving in and out
Term
Psychosocial Needs
Definition
emotional and mental well-being
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Queer
Definition
Not exclusively lesbian or gay
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Definition
Unexplained death of babies while sleeping
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Abdominal Thrusts
Definition
short thrusts to abdomen area
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Holistic Care
Definition
care for physical, phychosocial, social, spiritual needs
Term
Transgender
Definition
when gender identity conflicts with birth
Term
Cognitive
Definition
relating to being conscious
Term
Shock
Definition
critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body
Term
Masturbation
Definition
sexual self pleasure
Term
Transition
Definition
changing genders
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Chickenpox
Definition
an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed blisters.
Term
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Definition
heart attack
Term
Sexual Orientation
Definition
who you're sexually attracted to
Term
spiritual
Definition
relating to spirit or soul
Term
Leukemia
Definition
a malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
Term
Gender Identity
Definition
deep sense of one's gender
Term
Reincarnation
Definition
the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
Term
Anorexia
Definition
an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
Term
Syncope
Definition
fainting
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Bisexual, Bi
Definition
attraction to both sexes
Term
Karma
Definition
get what you deserve
Term
Bulimia
Definition
an eating disorder in which a large quantity of food is consumed in a short period of time, often followed by feelings of guilt or shame.
Term
Orthostatic Hypotension
Definition
decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing when compared with blood pressure from the sitting or supine position.
Term
Cisgender
Definition
denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex.
Term
Yarmulke
Definition
a skullcap worn in public by Orthodox Jewish men or during prayer by other Jewish men.
Term
Trauma
Definition
physical injury.
Term
Epistaxis
Definition
bleeding from the nose.
Term
Coming out
Definition
Letting people know about your sexual orientation
Term
Agnostics
Definition
Nothing can be known about God
Term
Geriatrics
Definition
the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.
Term
Insulin Reaction
Definition
This happens when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without eating extra food.
Term
Cross-dresser
Definition
Dressing in clothes of opposite sex
Term
Atheists
Definition
No God
Term
Gerontology
Definition
the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people.
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
low glucose
Term
Gay
Definition
same sex attraction
Term
Dietary Restrictions
Definition
defined as a reduction of particular or total nutrient intake without causing malnutritio
Term
Ageism
Definition
age discrimination
Term
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA
Definition
serious complication of diabetes that ... Diabetic ketoacidosis signs and symptoms often develop quickl
Term
Heterosexual
Definition
opposite sex attraction
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Fasting
Definition
going without food or water
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Developmental Disabilities
Definition
retardation
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