Lexicon

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Ab Ac Ad Ae Af Ag Ai Ak Al An Ao Ap Ar As At Au

Aca Acc Ace Ach Aci Acn Aco Acq Acr Act Acu

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Refers to daily self-care activities within an individual’s place of residence, or in outdoor environments.

Activity

The state or quality of being active.

Acu-

With a needle. Eg: acupuncture.

Acupressure

Acupressure A procedure coming from Chinese medicine, in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic reasons or to relieve pain.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture A procedure coming from Chinese medicine, in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic reasons or to relieve pain.

Acute

Acute 1) Extremely sharp and severe, eg pain. 2) Having a sharp tip or point.

Acute Adrenal Crisis

Acute Adrenal Crisis State caused by insufficient levels of cortisol.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.

Acute Diseases

Acute Diseases These are short lived illnesses, such as the common cold.

Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Inflammation of the lung caused by the body’s immune reaction to small air-borne particles such as mould, fungi or bacteria.