20 Terms
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spasm
Health care; Hospitals
A brief automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the muscle clenching tightly. Spasms may be caused by stress, medication, over-exercise, or other factors.
syndrome
Health care; Hospitals
A combination of signs and symptoms that occur together and reflect a particular disease or illness.
nebulizer
Health care; Hospitals
A device for administering a medication by spraying a fine mist into the nose and mouth. Also known as an atomizer.
syringe
Health care; Hospitals
A device used to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from the body. Syringes consist of a needle attached to a hollow cylinder that is fitted with a sliding plunger. The downward movement of the ...
