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100
Nursing
Graduate
08/19/2009
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abrupt
 Definition
sudden
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abstain
 Definition
to voluntarily refrain from something
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access
 Definition
to obtain entry or a means of approach
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accountable
 Definition
to be held responsible
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adhere
 Definition
to hold fast or stick together
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adverse
 Definition
undesired, possibly harmful
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affect
 Definition
appearance or observable emotion
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annual
 Definition
every year
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apply
 Definition
to place, put on, or spread something
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audible
 Definition
able to be heard
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bilateral
 Definition
present on two sides
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cast
 Definition
hard protective device applied to broken bones
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cease
 Definition
come to an end or bring to an end
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compensatory
 Definition
to offset or make up for something
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complication
 Definition
an undesired problem in result of another event
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comply
 Definition
do as directed
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concave
 Definition
rounded inward
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concise
 Definition
brief and to the point
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consistancy
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how thick or thin a fluid is
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constrict
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draw together or become smaller
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contingent
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dependent
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contour
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shape or outline of a shape
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contract
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to draw together, reduce in size
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contraindiction
 Definition
a reason why something should not be done
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defecate
 Definition
to have a bowel movement
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deficit
 Definition
a deficiency or lack of something
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depress
 Definition
press downward
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depth
 Definition
downward measurement from the surface
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deteriorating
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worsening
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device
 Definition
tool or piece of equipment
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diameter
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the distance across an object
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dilate
 Definition
to enlarge or expand
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dilute
 Definition
make liquid less concentrated
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discrete
 Definition
distinct, seperate
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distended
 Definition
enlarged or expanded from pressure
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elevate
 Definition
to lift up or place higher
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endogenous
 Definition
produced within the body
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exacerbate
 Definition
make worse or more severe
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excess
 Definition
more than what is needed
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exogenous
 Definition
produced outside the body
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expand
 Definition
to increase in size or amount
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exposure
 Definition
to come into contact with
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external
 Definition
located outside the body
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fatal
 Definition
resulting in death
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fatigue
 Definition
extremely tired, exhaustion
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flaccid
 Definition
limp, lacking tone
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flushed
 Definition
reddened or ruddy appearance
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gaping
 Definition
wide open
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gender
 Definition
sex of an individual
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hydration
 Definition
maintenance of body fluid balance
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hygiene
 Definition
measure of cleanliness and good health
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impaired
 Definition
lacking some usual quality or level
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impending
 Definition
likely to occur soon
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incidence
 Definition
occurence
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inflamed
 Definition
reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender
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ingest
 Definition
swallow for digestion
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initiate
 Definition
to begin or put into practice
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insidious
 Definition
so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
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intact
 Definition
in place, unharmed
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internal
 Definition
located within the body
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invasive
 Definition
inserting or entering the body
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labile
 Definition
changing rapidly and often
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latent
 Definition
present but not active
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lethargic
 Definition
difficult to arouse
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manifestation
 Definition
an indication or sign of a condition
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nutrient
 Definition
substance or ingredient that provides nourishment
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occluded
 Definition
closed or obstructed
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ominous
 Definition
important and dangerous
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ongoing
 Definition
continuous
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oral
 Definition
given through or affecting the mouth
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overt
 Definition
obvious, easily observed
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parameter
 Definition
characteristic or constant factor
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paroxysmal
 Definition
beginning suddenly or abruptly
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patent
 Definition
open
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potent
 Definition
producing a strong effect
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potential
 Definition
capable or likely to occur
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precaution
 Definition
preventive measure
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precipitous
 Definition
rapid, uncontrolled
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predispose
 Definition
make more likely to occur
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primary
 Definition
first or most significant
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priority
 Definition
of great importance
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prognosis
 Definition
anticipated or expected outcome
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rationale
 Definition
the underlying reason
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recur
 Definition
to occur again
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restrict
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to limit
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retain
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to hold or keep
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site
 Definition
location
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status
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condition
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strict
 Definition
stringent, exact, complete
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supplement
 Definition
to take in addition to complete
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suppress
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to stop or subdue
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symmetrical
 Definition
being equal to or the same
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symptom
 Definition
an indication of a probldm
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untoward
 Definition
adverse or negative
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urinate
 Definition
to expel or excrete urine
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verbal
 Definition
spoken using words
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vital
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essential
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void
 Definition
excrete or expel urine
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volume
 Definition
amount of space taken up by fluid
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preexisting
 Definition
already present
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