| physical map | <molecular biology> A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks on DNA (for example, restriction enzyme cutting site, genes), regardless of inheritance. Distance is measured in base pairs. For the human genome, the lowest-resolution physical map is the banding patterns on the 24 different chromosomes, the highest-resolution map wouldbe the complete nucleotide sequence of the chromosomes. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| physical medicine | A medical specialty concerned with the use of physical agents, mechanical apparatus, and manipulation in rehabilitating physically diseased or injured patients. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physical modalities | Therapeutic interventions that use physical methods, such as heat, cold, massage or exercise, to relieve pain. (16 Dec 1997) |
| physical sciences | The natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, astronomy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physical sign | <clinical sign> A sign that is observed or elicited by auscultation, percussion, or palpation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physical therapist | A physical therapist is a specialist trained using exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve level of activity. Physical therapy is helpful in those with physical debilitating illness (for example stroke). (27 Sep 1997) |
| physical therapy | A physical therapist is a specialist trained using exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve level of activity. Physical therapy is helpful in those with physical debilitating illness (for example stroke). (27 Sep 1997) |
| physical therapy department, hospital | Hospital department which is responsible for the administration and provision of diagnostic and medical rehabilitation services to restore or improve the functional capacity of the patient. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physically | In a physical manner; according to the laws of nature or physics; by physical force; not morally. "I am not now treating physically of light or colours." (Locke) 2. According to the rules of medicine. "He that lives physically must live miserably." (Cheyne) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physician | <specialist> In the UK it refers to a specialist in internal or general medicine. In the USA it is a more general term for a medical doctor. (31 Dec 1997) |
| physician assistant | A healthcare professional that is licensed to provide patient education, evaluation, a healthcare services. A physician assistant works along with the doctor to provide medical care to a group of patients. Also referred to as a pa. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physician assistants | Persons academically trained, licensed, or credentialed to provide medical care under the supervision of a physician. The concept does not include nurses, but does include orthopedic assistants, surgeon's assistants, and assistants to other specialists. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physician executives | Physicians who serve in a medical and administrative capacity as head of an organised medical staff and who also may serve as liaison for the medical staff with the administration and governing board. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physician impairment | The physician's inability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to the patient due to the physician's disability. Common causes include alcohol and drug abuse, mental illness, physical disability, and senility. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physician incentive plans | Compensatory plans designed to motivate physicians in relation to patient referral, physician recruitment, and efficient use of the health facility. (12 Dec 1998) |