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Acu-A combining form indicating a relationship to a needle. As in acupuncture. From the Latin acus meaning needle.
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Acupuncture
A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.
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Active euthanasia
"The active acceleration of a ""good"" death by use of drugs etc, whether by oneself or with the aid of a doctor. The word ""euthanasia"" comes from the Greek -- ""eu"" meaning ""goodly or well"" + ""thanatos"" meaning ""death."" So, euthanasia is literally the ""good death."" "
Active immunity
"The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways: by contracting an infectious disease -- such as, for example, chickenpox; or
Active tuberculosis
See: Tuberculosis, active.
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care (such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming), work, homemaking, and leisure. The ability or inability to perform ADLs can be used as a very practical measure of ability/disability in many disorders.
Activity, drug
A measure of the physiological response a drug produces in the body. A less active drug produces less response (and visa versa).
Acu-
Acuity, auditory
"The clarity or clearness of hearing, a measure of how well a person hears and monitoring the ability to hear. The word ""acuity"" comes from the Latin ""acuitas"" = sharpness."
Acuity, visual
"The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish details and shapes of objects; also called central vision. The word ""acuity"" comes from the Latin ""acuitas"" = sharpness."
Acupressure
The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea. Similar in concept to acupuncture but without needles.
Acupuncturist
A person skilled in the practice of acupuncture, who may or may not be credentialed by a national accrediting body.
Acustimulation
Mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points done to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Acupuncture
A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Active euthanasia
"The active acceleration of a ""good"" death by use of drugs etc, whether by oneself or with the aid of a doctor. The word ""euthanasia"" comes from the Greek -- ""eu"" meaning ""goodly or well"" + ""thanatos"" meaning ""death."" So, euthanasia is literally the ""good death."" "
Active immunity
"The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways: by contracting an infectious disease -- such as, for example, chickenpox; or
Active tuberculosis
See: Tuberculosis, active.
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care (such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming), work, homemaking, and leisure. The ability or inability to perform ADLs can be used as a very practical measure of ability/disability in many disorders.
Activity, drug
A measure of the physiological response a drug produces in the body. A less active drug produces less response (and visa versa).
Acu-
Acuity, auditory
"The clarity or clearness of hearing, a measure of how well a person hears and monitoring the ability to hear. The word ""acuity"" comes from the Latin ""acuitas"" = sharpness."
Acuity, visual
"The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish details and shapes of objects; also called central vision. The word ""acuity"" comes from the Latin ""acuitas"" = sharpness."
Acupressure
The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea. Similar in concept to acupuncture but without needles.
Acupuncturist
A person skilled in the practice of acupuncture, who may or may not be credentialed by a national accrediting body.
Acustimulation
Mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points done to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
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