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depression

Health care; Hospitals

An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts that affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way they feel about themselves, and the way they think about things. A depressive disorder is ...

triage

Health care; Hospitals

The process of sorting patients based on their need for immediate medical treatment as compared to their chance of benefiting from such care. Triage is done in emergency rooms, disasters and wars ...

dermatitis

Health care; Hospitals

Inflammation of the skin, due to either direct contact with an irritating substance or an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering.

range of motion

Health care; Hospitals

The range through which a joint can be moved, usually flexion and extension. Due to an injury, the knee may, for example, lack 10 degrees of full extension. It can also refer to movement of joints ...

developmental delay

Health care; Hospitals

Behind schedule in reaching milestones of childhood development.

referral

Health care; Hospitals

The recommendation to a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for example, you are being sent to the eye doctor.

device, assistive

Health care; Hospitals

Any device that is designed, made, and/or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. For example, canes, crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, and shower chairs are all assistive devices.

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