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Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) capill-of or pertaining to hair Latin capillus, hair capillus: capit-pertaining to the head as a whole Latin caput, capit-, the head capitation, decapitation carcin-cancer: Greek καρκίνος (karkínos), crab carcinoma: cardi-of or pertaining to the heart: Greek καρδία (kardía), heart ...
A vacuum mattress, or vacmat, is a medical device used for the immobilisation of patients, especially in case of a vertebra, pelvis or limb trauma (especially for femur trauma). [1] It is also used for manual transportation of patients for short distances (it replaces the stretcher ).
Traditionally, futons are used on tatami, a type of mat used as a flooring material. It also provides a softer base than wooden or stone floors. Futons must be aired regularly to prevent mold from developing, and to keep the futon free of mites. Throughout Japan, futons can commonly be seen hanging over balconies, airing in the sun. [3]
An orthopedic mattress (or orthopaedic mattress) is a mattress designed to support the joints, back and overall body. The product is informed by the medical study of orthopaedics which focuses on disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.
MAT: multifocal atrial tachycardia microscopic agglutination test medication-assisted treatment. MBSS: modified barium swallow study MC: metacarpal bone MCA: mucinous cystadenoma Middle cerebral artery. MCAT: Medical College Admission Test: MCC: MotorCycle Collision, Motor Cycle Crash MCD: minimal change diseaseharmful can cause cancer MCDK ...
The “spacing effect” refers to a phenomenon whereby learning, or the creation of a memory, occurs more effectively when information, or exposure to a stimulus, is spaced out.
Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1] a.c. before meals: ante cibum a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte every night Omne Nocte a.s., as, AS left ear auris sinistra a.u., au, AU both ears together or each ear aures unitas or auris uterque b.d.s, bds, BDS 2 times a day bis die sumendum b.i.d., bid, BID
Later, futon ticks were made with patchwork recycled cotton, quilted together and filled with bast fiber. [9] Later still, they were filled with cotton, mattresses and coverlets both. Wool and synthetics are now also used. [10] Leaves can be used to fill ticks; they vary in quality by species and time of year.