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Acupoint (acupuncture point, she xue)
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Acupoint (acupuncture point, she xue)Generally, any of an indefinite number of points on or near the surface of a human or other mammal that, allegedly, are susceptible to healthful activation and communicate with internal organs.
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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.
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.
Acupuncturist
A person skilled in the practice of acupuncture, who may or may not be credentialed by a national accrediting body.
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Aleukia
Absence or extremely decreased number of leukocytes in the circulating blood.
Actinolite
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as translucent bright- to gray-green tough interlocking fibers which are flexible and elastic. Actinolite has not been used commercially, although it is sometimes a contaminant in asbestos-containing products.
Amosite
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as straight, brittle fibers, light gray to pale brown in color. Commonly used in commercial asbestos products.
Amphibole
One of the two subgroups of minerals forming the asbestos group, distinguished by their chain-like crystal structure and chemical composition. Asbestos amphiboles include actinolite, amosite, anthophyllite, crocidolite, and tremolite.
Asbestos bodies (aka ferruginous bodies)
Asbestos bodies are a subset of ferruginous bodies, the structures formed when iron-protein deposition occurs on fibers in the body. Because asbestos is by far the most commonly occurring core material, the presence of ferruginous bodies in sputum indicates a significant past exposure to asbestos.
Acupoint (acupuncture point, she xue)
A.T.C.
Certified Athletic Trainer.
Acarbose
A drug used as a treatment for Type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes; belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
Acetohexamide
A "first-generation" sulfonylurea pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with Type 2 diabetes take these pills.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
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.
Acupuncturist
A person skilled in the practice of acupuncture, who may or may not be credentialed by a national accrediting body.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Aleukia
Absence or extremely decreased number of leukocytes in the circulating blood.
Actinolite
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as translucent bright- to gray-green tough interlocking fibers which are flexible and elastic. Actinolite has not been used commercially, although it is sometimes a contaminant in asbestos-containing products.
Amosite
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as straight, brittle fibers, light gray to pale brown in color. Commonly used in commercial asbestos products.
Amphibole
One of the two subgroups of minerals forming the asbestos group, distinguished by their chain-like crystal structure and chemical composition. Asbestos amphiboles include actinolite, amosite, anthophyllite, crocidolite, and tremolite.
Asbestos bodies (aka ferruginous bodies)
Asbestos bodies are a subset of ferruginous bodies, the structures formed when iron-protein deposition occurs on fibers in the body. Because asbestos is by far the most commonly occurring core material, the presence of ferruginous bodies in sputum indicates a significant past exposure to asbestos.
Acupoint (acupuncture point, she xue)
A.T.C.
Certified Athletic Trainer.
Acarbose
A drug used as a treatment for Type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes; belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
Acetohexamide
A "first-generation" sulfonylurea pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with Type 2 diabetes take these pills.
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