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• Preen
  ...in ornithology to describe the grooming behavior exhibited by birds. In a broader context, it can also refer to any act of grooming or tidying oneself to enh == In Broader Context ==
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• Indirect ophthalmoscopy
  ...g a beam of light and a hand-held lens. Indirect ophthalmoscopy provides a broader view of the inside of the eye than an ophthalmoscope examination  ...g a beam of light and a hand-held lens. Indirect ophthalmoscopy provides a broader view of the inside of the eye than an ophthalmoscope examination {{dictiona
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• Homelessness
  ...r, and adequate nighttime residence. The term is often associated with the broader concept of housing insecurity, which includes situations where people's hou * [[Housing insecurity]]: A broader term that encompasses homelessness as well as other forms of inadequate or
  1 KB (190 words) - 23:55, 6 February 2024
• Wide
  ...sed in various medical contexts to describe an object or condition that is broader in size or scope than usual. The term originates from the Old English word ...rminology, "wide" is often used to describe conditions or objects that are broader or larger than usual. For example, a [[wide complex tachycardia]] is a type
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• Cantina
  ...al terminology, it is not directly related. However, it is often used in a broader sense to refer to a type of establishment where food and drinks are served, ...It was later adopted into Spanish and other languages, where it took on a broader meaning to include any type of establishment where food and drinks are serv
  2 KB (231 words) - 22:43, 4 February 2024
• Extended-spectrum penicillin
  ...cil-lin) is a type of [[antibiotic]] that is chemically modified to kill a broader range of [[bacteria]] than regular [[penicillin]]. ...ns are a group of antibiotics that have been chemically modified to kill a broader range of bacteria than regular penicillin. They are used to treat a variety
  2 KB (211 words) - 19:25, 11 February 2024
• Advocacy
  ...ystem. This can involve advocating for individual patients, as well as for broader [[public health]] issues. * [[Health advocacy]]: This is a broader term that encompasses patient advocacy but also includes activities aimed a
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• Appliances
  * '''[[Medical Device]]''': A broader term that includes medical appliances as well as other tools, machines, and ...sed interchangeably with medical appliances, though it can also refer to a broader category of items used in healthcare.
  2 KB (294 words) - 23:22, 5 February 2024
• Living
  ...t is a fundamental concept in biology and medicine, and is often used in a broader sense to refer to the activities, experiences, and conditions that characte ...to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and adapt to the environment. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the way in which an individual or organism expe
  2 KB (268 words) - 15:59, 4 February 2024
• Open source
  ...use of medical software, hardware, and data. The term is derived from the broader concept of open-source software development, which encourages universal acc ...pecific approach to creating computer programs. Today, "Open Source" has a broader meaning, encompassing a set of values and practices that promote access to
  2 KB (260 words) - 06:22, 8 February 2024
• Health technology assessment
  ...ates information about the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader impact of drugs, medical technologies, and health systems. The main purpose ...dence, often including a cost-effectiveness analysis, and may also include broader social, ethical, or legal aspects of a technology. The process is intended
  2 KB (304 words) - 04:13, 12 February 2024
• Sewage
  * [[Wastewater]]: The broader category of water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropoge
  1 KB (153 words) - 20:53, 4 February 2024
• Vaginal microbicide
  Vaginal microbicides are part of a broader field of [[microbicides]] which are being developed and tested to reduce th
  1 KB (140 words) - 03:51, 11 February 2024
• Diversity
  ...people participating in clinical trials so that study results represent a broader group of people who would most likely benefit from the treatment or interve
  1 KB (150 words) - 11:39, 11 January 2023
• Affiliate
  * [[Affiliate Marketing]]: In a broader business context, this refers to a marketing arrangement where an entity pa
  1 KB (165 words) - 14:11, 5 February 2024
• Provider
  * [[Healthcare Provider]]: A broader term that includes individuals, institutions, or agencies that provide heal
  1 KB (168 words) - 14:12, 5 February 2024
• Brow
  ...of skin above the eye and below the forehead. The term is often used in a broader sense to refer to the forehead itself.
  1 KB (177 words) - 21:06, 3 February 2024
• Crumpet
  ...bumps or lesions. This is not a widely accepted or recognized term in the broader medical community.
  1 KB (163 words) - 23:11, 4 February 2024
• Household
  ...here a person makes their home. This can refer to a specific dwelling or a broader geographic area.
  1 KB (174 words) - 20:12, 5 February 2024
• Cantonese
  * [[Yue Chinese]]: The broader language group to which Cantonese belongs.
  1 KB (173 words) - 16:41, 5 February 2024

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