6 Terms
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Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Health care; Hospitals
An infection often caused by a virus of the upper part of the breathing system including the nose, throat and upper portion of the breathing tubes of the lungs.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Health care; Hospitals
An infectious, inflammatory, reportable disease that is chronic in nature and commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), although it may occur in almost any part of the body. The causative ...
Paediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
Health care; Hospitals
An inpatient hospital-nursing unit specifically equipped and staffed to care for critically ill children (full-term newborn to 21 years).
OTC (over-the-counter)
Health care; Hospitals
Available without a prescription so these drugs can be bought over the counter like aspirin for instance. OTC drugs are in contrast to prescription drugs that require a doctor's order.
Red blood cells (RBC)
Health care; Hospitals
Cells found in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues in the body.
Physical therapy (PT)
Health care; Hospitals
Therapy involving movement of the body to keep joints and muscles in shape.
Superior vena cava (SVC)
Health care; Hospitals
This is the large vein responsible for bring blood back to the heart after it has circulated to the brain and upper body.
