Chapter 2 Voc: Med. Spec

A severe, often fatal form of shock characterized by smooth muscle contraction and capillary dilation initiated by cytotropic (IgE class) antibodies.

The examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

A licensed practitioner who has obtained education and licensing for 9 to 12 years and taken multiple tests known as board tests.

A systematic program of exercise of exercise and nutritional, behavioral, and vocational counseling to optimize the recovery and physiologic capacity of the patient with cardiovascular disease.

Patient health record created and stored on a computer or other electronic storage device. Also known as electronic medical records.

Pathways of energetic flow that are distributed symmetrically throughout the body. These pathways are used in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda.

A system of hands-on techniques that help relieve pain, restore motion, support the body's natural functions, and influence the body's structure. Osteopathic physicians study OMM in adition to medical course's.

the care you receive to prevent illnesses or diseases. It also includes counseling to prevent health problems. Providing these services at no cost is based on the idea that getting preventive care, such as screenings and immunizations, can help you and your family stay healthy.

A physician who provides routine medical care and referrals to specialist.

To assess the urgency and types of conditions patients present as well as their immediate medical needs.

A philosophy of life and personal hygiene that views health as not merely the absence of illness but the fullest realization of one's physical and mental potential, as achieved through positive attitudes, fitness training, a diet low in fat and high in fiber, and the avoidance of unhealthful practices.

Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten.