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15 Cards in this Set
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suppuration |
the process of pus formation |
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crutches |
artificial support made of wood or aluminum |
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ambulation |
walking or moving from one place to another |
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exudate |
a disharge produced by the body's tissues |
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canes |
a light weight, easily movable device |
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hot compress |
a soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is immersed in a warm solution and applied to a body part |
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walkers |
an ambulatory aid consisting of an aluminum frame with handgrips |
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dilation |
Increase in diameter |
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cold compress |
a soft moist absorbant cloth that is mixed in a cold solution |
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ambulatory |
able to walk apposed to being confined to bed or wheelchair |
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soak |
the direct immersion of body part in water or medicated solution |
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chemical hot pack |
a vinyl bag containing calcium chloride crystals |
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erythema |
reddening of the skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels |
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constriction |
decrease in dyamater |
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edema |
the retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling |
