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Demulcent
Soothing. The word 'demulcent' comes from the Latin verb, 'demulcere' meaning 'to caress.' Something that is demulcent is caressing. The term 'demulcent' refers to an agent, such as an oil, that forms a soothing film when administered onto…
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- External fixation A procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by a splint or cast. External…
- Vaccination, yellow fever A live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccine that is recommended for people traveling to or living in tropical…
- Syndrome, aortic arch See: Aortic arch syndrome
- Androgenic Pertaining to the development of male characteristics, including body hair, the genital organs and muscle…
- Primary First or foremost in time or development. The primary teeth (the baby teeth) are those that come first…
- Carcinoma Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. For example, carcinoma can arise…
- Epsom salt Magnesium sulfate. Known as Epsom salt because it was originally extracted from the mineral-rich water of…
- Co-payment A payment made by an individual who has health insurance, usually at the time a service is received, to…
- Clubfoot A common malformation of the foot that is evident at birth. The foot is turned in sharply so that the person…
- Temple An area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side of the check bone (the…