Glossary
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SSRI
Any type of antidepressants that prolong the effect of serotonin (the neurotransmitter involved with sleep, mood, and other processes) by stopping its reabsorption by neurons (nerve endings).
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Stent
A short narrow metal or plastic tube often in the form of a mesh that is inserted into a blood vessel (or other tubular structures) to keep it open.
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Stupor
A condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense.
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Subcutaneous
Being, living, used, or made under the skin.
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Supplement
An addition to a person's diet to provide nutrients, vitamins, fatty acids, minerals, or amino acids.
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Surrogate
A surrogate is an appointed person to act on behalf of another person when appropriate/needed.
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Syncope
A lack of blood flow to the brain causing loss of consciousness (a faint).
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Systolic
Systolic blood pressure shows the maximum amount of pressure occurring during the contraction of the heart by which the blood is forced onward and the circulation kept up.
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Telemedicine
The practice of medicine when the doctor and patient are separated and rely on technology such as satellites, computers, or closed-circuit televison.
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Tetanus
A serious infectious disease characterized by contractions and spasms of voluntary muscles especially of the jaw. The disease is produced by a bacterium and is usually contracted by a wound.
