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Number of Blossarys: 51
A decrease in the deep tendon reflexes' response time which can be generalized or regional, as a result from central nervous system injury or as an effect of metabolic disease.
An introduction of pooled immunoglobulins from the plasma of donors which uses the vein as an access route in order to suppress the host's immune system. It is the treatment for patients with ...
A medical intervention done by introduction of a tube into an external or internal orifice of the body for removing and adding fluids, maintaining patent airway and for alternative feeding route.
A medical diagnostic test used to assess the function, specifically the ability of electrical conduction of the motor and sensory nerves. This can check various types of peripheral nervous system ...
Also known as postural hypotension, is a sudden drop in a person's blood pressure when changing positions such as standing up or stretching. It is cause by pooling of blood in the lower extremities ...
Also known as physical therapy, is a healthcare profession which focuses on correcting physical impairments and disabilities, promotion of function and mobility, and improving quality of life through ...
A medical procedure done outside the body which removes the blood's plasma which contain antibodies that attack the immune system. Plasma is then frozen in order to preserve it for future use.