| basal state | Metabolic condition after 12 hours of fasting and lack of exercise.
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| bedside manner | Behavior that puts a patient at ease while health care personnel perform a procedure.
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| calcaneus | The heel bone in the foot.
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| collapsed vein | An abnormal retraction of the vessel walls, stopping bloodflow.
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| concentric circles | Circular motion starting from the center and moving outward in ever-widening even circles.
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| ecchymosis | Discoloration or bruising caused by the seeping of blood underneath the skin.
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| edema | A condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the tissues; usually resulting in swelling.
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| edematous | Marked by edema, the result of swelling due to fluid accumulation.
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| fasting | Abstinence from food and liquids (except for water) for a specified period.
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| hemoconcentration | A rapid increase in the ratio of blood components (cells) to plasma (liquid).
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| interstitial fluid | The fluid present between cells and tissues.
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| lymphostasis | Lack of fluid drainage in the lymph system, usually caused by lymph node removal.
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| osteomyelitis | Infection or inflammation of the bone or bone marrow.
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| palmar | Pertaining to the palm side of the hand.
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| palpate | Examine by touching with the fingers, using pressure, then releasing.
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| peak level | Specimen collected when a serum drug level is at its highest level, usually 15 to 30 minutes after administration.
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| petechiae | Small, nonraised red spots appearing on the skin due to minor hemorrhage in underlying tissue.
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| plantar | Pertaining to the sole or bottom of the foot.
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| postprandial | After eating a meal.
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| sclerosis | The abnormal hardening of tissue.
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| supine | Free of microorganisms.
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| syncope | Fainting.
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| trough level | Specimen collected when a serum drug level is at its lowest level, usually immediately before the next scheduled dose is administered.
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| venous reflux | The backward flow of blood into the patient's veins during venipuncture.
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