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What is the term for a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body?
What is the term for a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body?
- Abductor (correct)
- Abortion
- Abortive attempt
- Post-abortion syndrome
What is post-abortion syndrome characterized by?
What is post-abortion syndrome characterized by?
- Abortive muscles
- Abdominal pain
- Eating and sleeping disorders
- Guilt, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping disorders, and suicidal thoughts (correct)
What is the term for a set of symptoms experienced in the period after an abortion?
What is the term for a set of symptoms experienced in the period after an abortion?
- Post-abortion syndrome (correct)
- Abortive attempt
- Tromical terms
- Post-abortion stress syndrome
What does 'abduction' refer to in a medical context?
What does 'abduction' refer to in a medical context?
What is the term for something that is not successful?
What is the term for something that is not successful?
In what position was Mary nursed?
In what position was Mary nursed?
What type of language is used to explain each headword in the dictionary?
What type of language is used to explain each headword in the dictionary?
What type of people may find the dictionary particularly useful?
What type of people may find the dictionary particularly useful?
What is included in the dictionary to help with understanding basic anatomical terms?
What is included in the dictionary to help with understanding basic anatomical terms?
Who is credited with providing helpful comments and advice on the fourth edition of the dictionary?
Who is credited with providing helpful comments and advice on the fourth edition of the dictionary?
What is indicated by a main stress mark ( ) in the Pronunciation Guide?
What is indicated by a main stress mark ( ) in the Pronunciation Guide?
What is the purpose of the Pronunciation Guide in the dictionary?
What is the purpose of the Pronunciation Guide in the dictionary?
What is actinomycin used in the treatment of?
What is actinomycin used in the treatment of?
What is a characteristic of acquired immunity?
What is a characteristic of acquired immunity?
What is actinomycosis?
What is actinomycosis?
What is an action potential?
What is an action potential?
What type of care is provided to patients with sudden severe illnesses or injuries?
What type of care is provided to patients with sudden severe illnesses or injuries?
What does the verb 'adapt' mean in the context of a situation?
What does the verb 'adapt' mean in the context of a situation?
What does 'acquired' refer to in a medical context?
What does 'acquired' refer to in a medical context?
What is meant by 'adaptation' in the medical context?
What is meant by 'adaptation' in the medical context?
What is the full form of AIDS?
What is the full form of AIDS?
Why did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients to other hospitals?
Why did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients to other hospitals?
What is the cause of actinomycosis?
What is the cause of actinomycosis?
What is the opposite of 'active'?
What is the opposite of 'active'?
How far away did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients?
How far away did one hospital have to send acutely ill patients?
What type of job was the person adapting to?
What type of job was the person adapting to?
What is the meaning of 'acquired' in the context of immunity?
What is the meaning of 'acquired' in the context of immunity?
What is a symptom of actinomycosis?
What is a symptom of actinomycosis?
What is the condition for an abortion to be carried out legally in the UK?
What is the condition for an abortion to be carried out legally in the UK?
What is the term for a noun that contains no water?
What is the term for a noun that contains no water?
What is the purpose of using cotton wads?
What is the purpose of using cotton wads?
What is the term for a type of suture that can be absorbed by the body?
What is the term for a type of suture that can be absorbed by the body?
What is the term for the process of taking up or soaking up a liquid?
What is the term for the process of taking up or soaking up a liquid?
In the context of pregnancy, what is the term for the period when the fetus is developing inside the uterus?
In the context of pregnancy, what is the term for the period when the fetus is developing inside the uterus?
What is the term for a fetus that is likely to be born with severe disabilities?
What is the term for a fetus that is likely to be born with severe disabilities?
Who must agree to the abortion for it to be carried out legally in the UK?
Who must agree to the abortion for it to be carried out legally in the UK?
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Study Notes
Medical Dictionary Features
- Designed for individuals who need to check medical terms, especially for those in health-related areas who are not healthcare professionals or non-native English speakers.
- Headwords are explained in clear, straightforward English.
- Pronunciations, uncommon plurals, and verb forms are provided.
- Includes illustrations of basic anatomical terms.
Pronunciation Guide
- Uses symbols to show pronunciation of main words in the dictionary.
- Stress is indicated by a main stress mark () and a secondary stress mark ().
- Stress of the word changes according to its position in the sentence.
Medical Terms
Anatomical Terms
- Abduction: a set of symptoms experienced after an abortion, including guilt, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
- Abductor: a muscle that pulls a part of the body away from the centre line of the body or away from a neighbouring part.
Medical Procedures
- Abortion: an operation to make a fetus leave the uterus during the first period of pregnancy.
- Abortive: not successful; an attempt that does not succeed.
Substances
- Absolute alcohol: alcohol that contains no water.
- Actinomycin: an antibiotic used in the treatment of children with cancer.
Diseases
- Actinomycosis: a fungal disease transmitted to humans from cattle, causing abscesses in the mouth and lungs (pulmonary actinomycosis) or in the ileum (intestinal actinomycosis).
Immunity
- Acquired immunity: an immunity acquired from having caught a disease or from immunization, not one that is congenital.
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): a condition in which the body's immune system is severely damaged.
Nerve Function
- Action potential: a temporary change in electrical potential that occurs between the inside and outside of a nerve or muscle fibre when a nerve impulse is sent.
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