| LES | Lambert-Eaton syndrome; Lawrence Experimental Station [agar]; local excitatory state; Locke egg seru... |
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| LRSS | late respiratory systemic syndrome |
| MSAP | mean systemic arterial pressure |
| Psa | systemic blood pressure |
| PSE | paradoxical systolic expansion; penicillin-sensitive enzyme; portal systemic encephalopathy; Present... |
SMAF
| consolidation treatment | A course of treatment with anti-cancer drugs given to the patient whilst in remission with the aim of killing any remaining cancerous cells. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| polishing treatment | The final sewage treatment process to further reduce BOD5, suspended solids, and other pollutants. (05 Dec 1998) |
| preventive treatment | The institution of measures designed to protect a person from an attack of a disease to which he has been, or is liable to be exposed. Synonym: preventive treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| heat treatment | In dentistry, a method of controlled temperature handling of metals so as to change the microscopic structure and thus the physical properties. See: temper, anneal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prophylactic treatment | The institution of measures designed to protect a person from an attack of a disease to which he has been, or is liable to be exposed. Synonym: preventive treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Schott treatment | Treatment of certain cardiac affections by baths in water through which carbonic acid gas is bubbling, followed by resisting exercises. Synonym: Nauheim bath, Schott treatment. Origin: Bad Nauheim, W. Germany (05 Mar 2000) |
| publicly owned treatment works permit | (POTW) A permit that regulates discharges to publicly owned sewage treatment plants. (05 Dec 1998) |
| shock treatment | See: electroshock therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Nauheim treatment | Treatment of certain cardiac affections by baths in water through which carbonic acid gas is bubbling, followed by resisting exercises. Synonym: Nauheim bath, Schott treatment. Origin: Bad Nauheim, W. Germany (05 Mar 2000) |
| substance abuse treatment centres | Health facilities providing therapy and/or rehabilitation for substance-dependent individuals. Methadone distribution centres are included. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nosebleed, treatment of | To stop a nosebleed, you should: 1. Pinch all the soft parts of the nose together between your thumb and index finger. 2. Press firmly toward the face - compressing the pinched parts of the nose against the bones of the face. 3. Hold the nose for at least 5 minutes (timed by the clock). Repeat as necessary until the nose has stopped bleeding. 4. Sit quietly, keeping the head higher than the level of the heart; that is, sit up or lie with the head elevated. Do not lay flat or put your head between your legs. 5. Apply ice (crushed in a plastic bag or washcloth) to nose and cheeks. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Dakin-Carrel treatment | Treatment of wound surfaces by intermittent flushing with Dakin's solution. Synonym: Dakin-Carrel treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symptomatic treatment | Therapy aimed at relieving symptoms without necessarily affecting the basic underlying cause(s) of the symptoms. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dietetic treatment | Treatment of a clinical condition with a specific diet. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diverticulitis, treatment of acute | Antibiotics are usually needed. Oral antibiotics are sufficient when symptoms are mild. Liquid or low fibre foods are advised during acute diverticulitis attacks. In severe diverticulitis with high fever and pain, patients are hospitalised and given intravenous antibiotics. Surgery is needed for persistent bowel obstruction or abscesses not responding to antibiotics. (12 Dec 1998) |