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...depression''', is a physiological state that can result in decreased rates of breathing, heart rate, and potentially severe complications, including coma ...h word "depression". It refers to the reduction in the functional activity of the [[Central Nervous System]].

...th, and "pharynx" meaning throat. Thus, "oropharyngeal" refers to the part of the body where the mouth and throat meet. ...in situations where the patient is unconscious or has a decreased level of consciousness and is unable to maintain their airway. It is commonly used in pre-hospital

...per-klor-EM-ee-uh) is a medical condition characterized by elevated levels of chloride ([[Chloride|chloride ions]]) in the blood. Hyperchloremia is defined as a serum chloride level of more than 107 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Chloride is an important

...human interaction, the formation and retrieval of memory, and the control of unconscious activities (such as breathing, swallowing, etc.), also regulate ...eptor" (a type of receptor in the brain), and "encephalitis" (inflammation of the brain). The NMDA receptor is named for its ability to bind to the chemi

...riginates from the Old English words "deeth" and "rættel", which mean "end of life" and "sound", respectively. The term was first used in the 18th centur ...ns, including a decreased level of consciousness, weakness, or the effects of certain medications.

...dition characterized by widespread inflammation in the lungs. It is a form of [[respiratory failure]] that can occur in critically ill patients. ...the accumulation of fluid within the alveoli, leading to severe shortness of breath and often to respiratory failure, [[shock]], multiple organ failure,

...between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs * [[Abortion]] - termination of a pregnancy; can occur because of natural causes (called a miscarriage) or be a medical intervention