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sympathetic nervous system

Health care; Hospitals

The part of the nervous system over which a person does not have conscious control. This includes nerves of the heart and lungs.

culture

Health care; Hospitals

A laboratory procedure in which samples of blood, urine or other body fluid are used to test for the presence of an infection. It takes 1-4 days for bacteria, fungus up to 6-weeks, and viruses at ...

transillumination

Health care; Hospitals

The passing of a strong beam of light through a part of the body for medical inspection.

cyanosis

Health care; Hospitals

there is not enough oxygen in the blood, causing the skin, mouth, tongue, or nails to look blue in some children.

tube feed

Health care; Hospitals

The patient's feed is given through a tube in the nose or mouth directly into the stomach or small intestine.

Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that cause vomiting or diarrhea may, for example, lead to dehydration. There are a number of other causes of dehydration including ...