| HS | Haber syndrome; half strength; hamstring; hand surgery; Hartmann solution; head sling; healthy subje... |
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| OH | hydroxycorticosteroid; obstructive hypopnea; occipital horn; occupational health; occupational histo... |
| FRT | Family Relations Test; full recovery time |
| MSRT | Minnesota Spatial Relations Test |
| ORT | object relations technique; operating room technician; oral rehydration therapy |
| public relations | Relations of an individual, association, organization, hospital, or corporation with the publics which it must take into consideration in carrying out its functions. Publics may include consumers, patients, pressure groups, departments, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| host-parasite relations | The interactions between two organisms, one of which lives at the expense of the other. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sibling relations | Interactions and relationships between sisters and/or brothers. The concept also applies to animal studies. (12 Dec 1998) |
| static relations | Relationship between two parts that are not in motion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dynamic relations | Relative movements between two objects, e.g., the relationship of the mandible to the maxillae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| interdepartmental relations | The interactions between representatives of institutional departments. (12 Dec 1998) |
| intergenerational relations | The interactions between individuals of different generations. These interactions include communication, caring, accountability, loyalty, and even conflict between related or non-related individuals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| interinstitutional relations | The interactions between representatives of institutions, agencies, or organizations. (12 Dec 1998) |
| interpersonal relations | The reciprocal interaction of two or more persons. (12 Dec 1998) |
| interprofessional relations | The reciprocal interaction of two or more professional individuals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| extramarital relations | Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than the spouse. (12 Dec 1998) |
| family relations | Behavioural, psychological, and social relations among various members of the nuclear family and the extended family. (12 Dec 1998) |
| father-child relations | Interaction between the father and the child. (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesia, patient-controlled | Relief of pain, without loss of consciousness, through an analgesic agent administered by the patient. It has been used successfully to control postoperative pain, during labour, after burns, and in terminal care. The choice of agent, dose, and lockout interval greatly influence effectiveness. The potential for overdose can be minimised by combining small bolus doses with a mandatory interval between successive doses (lockout interval). (12 Dec 1998) |
| patient | 1. A person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital. 2. A person who is registered with a doctor, dentist, etc and is treated by him when necessary. (18 Nov 1997) |