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Death rate
The number of deaths in the population divided by the average population (or the population at midyear) is the crude death rate. In 1994, for example, the crude death rate per 1,000 population was 8.8 in the United States, 7.1 in…
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Show more- Child abuse, psychological Child abuse, psychological: Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported…
- Clay-shoveler's fracture An uncommon breakage of the spine of the vertebrae from the lower neck or upper back as a result of stress…
- Fever, Pontiac See: Pontiac fever
- Corneal ring, intrastromal A plastic ring designed to be implanted in the cornea, the transparent structure in the front of the eye. The…
- Status epilepticus An epileptic seizure that lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or near-constant state of having seizures…
- RLQ Abbreviation for the right lower quadrant (quarter) of the abdomen. The RLQ of the abdomen contains the…
- Tinea capitis A superficial fungus infection of the skin, affecting the scalp. Also known as ringworm. This disorder occurs…
- EBA (epidermolysis bullosa acquisita) See: Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
- Akathisia A movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant…
- Atherosclerotic Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries…
- Blister agent See: Vesicant
- Body dysmorphic disorder Body dysmorphic disorder: A psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with imagined…