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  2. Vacuum mattress - Wikipedia

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    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 ).

  3. Futon - Wikipedia

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    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]

  4. Glossary of biology - Wikipedia

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    This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...

  5. List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes - Wikipedia

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    Second, medical roots generally go together according to language, i.e., Greek prefixes occur with Greek suffixes and Latin prefixes with Latin suffixes. Although international scientific vocabulary is not stringent about segregating combining forms of different languages, it is advisable when coining new words not to mix different lingual roots.

  6. List of medical abbreviations: M - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  7. Tick mattress - Wikipedia

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    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.

  8. Mattress - Wikipedia

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    The term mattress lifespan refers to the duration in which all types of mattress can retain their original support and comfort. [ citation needed ] Mattresses deteriorate over time, and the lifespan of a mattress depends on a variety of factors, notably materials, manufacturing quality, care, and the rigorousness of use.

  9. Medical terminology - Wikipedia

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    Medical terminology is a language used to precisely describe the human body including all its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it. Medical terminology is used in the field of medicine .