The context in which a term is used and the purpose of the terminology can have an important impact on the meaning of a term. “Intoxication,” for example, has a potentially different meaning in a legal context than in a medical context. Some specific definitions correspond to operationalized...
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The rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is expected to drive medical equipment market growth. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term that refers to a condition that affects the heart or blood vessels. It is often linked with the accumulation of fatty substances within the arteries (...
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. If an aneurysm grows large, it can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death.” If an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it causes a stroke. To come up with a solution for these ...
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A clinical trials term of art for: (1) A representation of a clinical variable, fact, concept or instruction in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by humans or by automated means. (2) An individual question, statement or task that is evaluated by the patient to...
During cross-examination, Nelson noted that Floyd’s bigger heart needed more blood and was working hard in a moment of stress and adrenaline, and that one of his arteries had a 90% blockage. The defense attorney pressed Thomas by posing a hypothetical question. “Let’s assume you found Mr...
Hypertension is a medical term used to describe high blood pressure. The condition occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. This can lead to various health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Therefore, it is correct ...
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For some, eye floaters are annoying. For others they are dehabillitating. This animation for a laser treatment for vitreous floaters showcases not only the anatomy, but also the device. In house we have a technical term for the qualitative standard that these device showcases should live up...