| functional scoliosis |
Scoliosis that is caused not by actual spinal deformity but by another condition such as unequal leg lengths. The curve reduces when the other condition is ameliorated.
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| functional somatic syndrome |
Any of several poorly understood conditions in the group that includes multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome, sick building syndrome, repetition stress injury, chronic whiplash, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bo
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| functional urinary incontinence |
Inability of a usually continent person to reach the toilet in time to avoid unintentional loss of urine. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix.
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| functioning tumor |
A tumor that is able to synthesize the same product as the normal tissues from which it arises, esp. an endocrine or nonendocrine tumor that produces hormones.
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| functional integration |
is a one-to-one learning process in which the practitioner guides the client through a series of precise movements that relax tense areas. It is especially useful for people with chronic problems including neuromuscular and neurological syndromes such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. People who have suffered trauma from strokes and accidents can also expect improvement See Movement Reeducation.
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