| IDA | 1) Imino-Diacetic Acid 2) Iron Deficiency Anemia &nb... |
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| AAI | acute alveolar injury; Adolescent Alienation Index; American Association of Immunologists; atrial in... |
| ADAU | adolescent drug abuse unit |
| ADO | adolescent medicine; axiodisto-occlusal |
| adol | adolescence, adolescent |
| parenteral nutrition, total | The delivery of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient whose sole source of nutrients is via solutions administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or by some other non-alimentary route. The basic components of tpn solutions are protein hydrolysates or free amino acid mixtures, monosaccharides, and electrolytes. Components are selected for their ability to reverse catabolism, promote anabolism, and build structural proteins. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| child nutrition | Nutrition of children aged 2-12 years. (12 Dec 1998) |
| child nutrition disorders | Malnutrition, occurring in children ages 2 to 12 years, which is due to insufficient intake of food, dietary nutrients, or a pathophysiologic condition which prevents the absorption and utilization of food. Growth and development are markedly affected. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nutrition | All foods, the physical and chemical process by which food is converted into body tissue. (27 Sep 1997) |
| nutrition assessment | Evaluation and measurement of nutritional variables in order to assess the level of nutrition or the nutritional status of the individual. Nutrition surveys may be used in making the assessment. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nutrition policy | Governmental guidelines and objectives pertaining to public food supply and nutrition including recommendations for healthy diet and changes in food habits to ensure healthy diet. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nutrition surveys | A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to the nutritional status of a human population within a given geographic area. Data from these surveys are used in preparing nutrition assessments. (12 Dec 1998) |
| infant nutrition | Nutrition of children from birth to 2 years of age. (12 Dec 1998) |
| infant nutrition disorders | Malnutrition, occurring in infants ages 1 month to 24 months, which is due to insufficient intake of food, dietary nutrients, or a pathophysiologic condition which prevents the absorption and utilization of food. Growth and development are markedly affected. (12 Dec 1998) |
| total parenteral nutrition | <pharmacology> Intravenous feeding that provides patients with all essential nutrients when they are unable to feed themselves. Acronym: TPN (12 Jan 1998) |
| enteral nutrition | Nutritional support given via the alimentary canal or any route connected to the gastrointestinal system (i.e., the enteral route). This includes oral feeding, sip feeding, and tube feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aestho-physiology | <study> The science of sensation in relation to nervous action. Origin: Gr. To perceive + E. Physiology. (04 Mar 1998) |
| bacterial physiology | Physiological processes and activities of bacteria. (12 Dec 1998) |
| blood physiology | Observable characteristics of blood activities and functions, such as blood groups, coagulation processes, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cardiovascular physiology | Functions and activities of the cardiovascular system as a whole or of any of its parts. (12 Dec 1998) |