| Term | Definition |
|---|
| alopecia | loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers |
| anorexia | a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite |
| capillary refill | The ability of the circulatory system to restore blood to the capillary system; evaluated by using a simple test. |
| chemotherapy | the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) |
| central venous catheter | tube inserted into a large vein in the area of the clavicle |
| dialysis | separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes |
| continous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis | form of dialysis that removes waste products from the patients blood |
| epidural catheter | tube inserted into spinal area for delievery of medication |
| exacerbation | worsening of a chronic medical condition |
| fistula | Abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or from one organ to another |
| graft | Any tissue/organ for implantation/transplantation |
| hemodialysis | Removal of toxic substances from the body by shunting blood from the body through a semipermeable membranous tube |
| hypoxemia | LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE BLOOD |
| infiltration | passage of fluid into the tissues surrounding a vein |
| kelly | clamp used to close tubes quickly |
| multisensory stimulation | intense stimulation of sight,sound,touch |
| narcotic | a type of drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces sleep; |
| oncology | study of cancer |
| patient controlled analgesia | medication controlled by the patient |
| peritoneal dialysis | removal of liquid waste by washing chemicals through the abdominal cavity |
| piggyback | procedure used to administer medication through vein |
| pulse oximetry | procedure for measuring level of O2 in arterial blood |
| radiation therapy | treatment of cancer with radiation |
| spasticity | sudden frequent involuntary muscle contractions that impair function |
| subacute care | comprehensive, goal-oriented care for individuals with acute illness, injury, or worsening of chronic medical problem |
| tracheostomy | Opening made into anterior trachea |
| transitional care | subacute care given after acute care |
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