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Module 4 Part 2
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5
Health Care
Not Applicable
11/06/2023

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Term
Ageism
Definition
Any prejudice or stereotyping of the elderly
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Definition
An insufficiency of insulin in the body exhibiting symptoms such as increased hunger/thirst, abdominal pain, tough breathing, headache, weakness, and low blood pressure
Term
Straight
Definition
When a man or woman is attracted to members of the opposite sex
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Fasting
Definition
Abstaining from eating any food, or only eating small amounts for periods of time, often for religious reasons
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Developmental Disabilities
Definition
Disabilities that are present at birth or evince during childhood such as Down's Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy
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