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Pinel system
The policy of treating the mentally ill in hospitals and other institutions humanely and without the use of forcible restraints of any type. Named for the great French psychiatrist, Philippe Pinel (1745-1826), who was named director of the…
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- Acromegaly Condition due to the production of too much growth hormone by the pituitary gland after the end of…
- Occupational therapist A licensed health professional who is trained to evaluate patients with joint conditions, such as arthritis…
- LOD score In genetics, a statistical estimate of whether two loci (the sites of genes) are likely to lie near each…
- Extrauterine Outside the uterus (the womb). As opposed to intrauterine: inside the uterus. For example, normal pregnancies…
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- Acetabular labrum Acetabular labrum: A ring of fibrocartilage (fibrous cartilage) that runs around the acetabulum (cup) of the…