| medical records, problem-oriented | The structuring of a patient's record according to a complete listing of his medical problems accompanied by progress notes for each problem. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| problem | 1. A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt. 2. <mathematics> Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity. Problem differs from theorem in this, that a problem is something to be done, as to bisect a triangle, to describe a circle, etc.; a theorem is something to be proved, as that all the angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles. <geometry> Plane problem, a problem requiring in its geometric solution the use of a conic section or higher curve. Origin: F. Probleme, L. Problema, fr. Gr. Anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. To throw or lay before; before, forward + to throw. Cf. Parable. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| problem area wetland | <ecology> A wetland that is difficult to identify because it may lack indicators of wetland hydrology and/or hydric soils, or its dominant plant species are more common of nonwetlands. (09 Oct 1997) |
| problem-based learning | Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking. (12 Dec 1998) |
| problem-oriented record | A system of record keeping in which a list of the patient's problems is made and all history, physical findings, laboratory data, etc. Pertinent to each problem are placed under that heading; especially useful for out-patient records of patients with multiple problems who are followed for long periods. (05 Mar 2000) |
| problem solving | A learning situation involving more than one alternative from which a selection is made in order to attain a specific goal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Sturm-Liouville problem | <radiobiology> The general problem of solving a linear differential equation of order 2n, together with 2n boundary conditions, also known as the eigenvalue problem. (09 Oct 1997) |
| French flag problem | The French flag (tricolour) is used to illustrate a problem in the determination of pattern in a tissue, that of specifying three sharp bands of cells with discrete properties that do not have blurred edges using, for example: a gradient of a diffusible morphogen. (18 Nov 1997) |
| black box | (Jargon) descriptive of a method of reasoning or studying a problem, in which the methods and procedures, as such, are not described, explained, or perhaps even understood: conclusions relate solely to the empirical relationships observed, in some contexts, the term can mean a piece of apparatus or an experimental animal in which the pharmacologic or toxicologic pathway has not yet been worked out. CAAT box, a sequence of nucleotides found in a conserved region of DNA located "upstream" (5' direction) of the start points of eukaryotic transcription units; specific transcription factors appear to associate with it; found in many promoters at -75 bp with the consensus sequence: GG(T/C)CAATCT. Fracture box, an obsolete means of supporting a fractured leg, consisting of a container with only bottom and sides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| box | <molecular biology> Casual term for a DNA sequence that is a characteristic feature of regions that bind regulatory proteins for example homeobox, TATA box and CAAT box. (18 Nov 1997) |
| box-like heart | <radiology> Ebstein's anomaly, massive cardiomegaly, primarily RA enlargement (12 Dec 1998) |
| CAAT box | <molecular biology> Nucleotide sequence in many eukaryotic promoters usually about 75bp upstream of the start of transcription. Binds NF1. (18 Nov 1997) |
| paired box domain | <molecular biology> Conserved domain of 128 amino acids, found in several developmentally regulated proteins in Drosophila (for example paired, gooseberry, Pox), mouse and human (for example Pax, HuP1, HuP48). (18 Nov 1997) |
| GC box | <molecular biology> A binding site within the promoter region of cells from mammals which has the general nucleotide sequence of GGGCGG and where transcription factors will bind. (20 Mar 1998) |
| CCAAT box | <molecular biology> Consensus sequence for RNA polymerase, found at about 80 bases relative to the transcription start site. Less well conserved than the TATA box. (18 Nov 1997) |