Sadism and masochism as medical terms — Sadism and masochism, in the sense, describe psychiatric disorders characterized by feelings of sexual pleasure or gratification when inflicting suffering or having it inflicted upon the self, respectively. Sadomasochism is used in psychiatry to… … Wikipedia
Glossary of medical terms related to communications disorders — This is a glossary of medical terms related to communications disorders such as blindness and deafness. NOTOC A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Acoustic neuroma tumor, usually benign, which may develop on the hearing and… … Wikipedia
Medical slang — is a form of slang used by doctors, nurses, paramedics and other hospital or medical staff. Its central aspect is the use of facetious but impressive sounding acronyms and invented terminology to describe patients, co workers or tricky situations … Wikipedia
Medical diagnosis — (often simply termed diagnosis) refers both to the process of attempting to determine and/or identify a possible disease or disorder (and diagnosis in this sense can also be termed (medical) diagnostic procedure), and to the opinion reached by… … Wikipedia
Medical state — Medical states or medical conditions are used to describe a patient s condition in a hospital. These terms are most commonly used by the news media and are rarely used by doctors, who in their daily business prefer to deal with medical problems… … Wikipedia
Medical transcription — Medical transcription, also known as MT, is an allied health profession, which deals in the process of transcription, or converting voice recorded reports as dictated by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals, into text format. Contents … Wikipedia
Medical terminology — is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science based manner. Some examples are: R.I.C.E., trapezius, and latissimus dorsi. It is to be used in the medical and… … Wikipedia
Medical advice — is the giving of a formal professional opinion regarding what a specific individual should or should not do to restore or preserve health. Typically, medical advice involves giving a diagnosis, prescribing a treatment for medical condition.[1]… … Wikipedia
Medical logistics — is the logistics of pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and equipment, and other products needed to support doctors, nurses, and other health and dental care providers.[1] Because its final customers are responsible… … Wikipedia
Medical peer review — For the review of scholarly papers in refereed journals, see Peer review. For a more in depth assessment of Physician, External and Nursing peer review, and the history of peer review, see Clinical peer review. Medical peer review is the process… … Wikipedia
