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| a state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, with the ability to understand, respond, talk, and move normally. |
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| a chronic brain disorder that causes a person to have two or more unprovoked seizures that occur more than 24 hours apart |
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| a sexual orientation that describes a woman or nonbinary person who is primarily attracted to other women. |
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| a meal plan that excludes meat, poultry, and seafood, and is primarily made up of plant-based foods. |
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| the immediate medical care given to someone who is injured or ill, usually at the site of the injury. |
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| Transient Ischemic Attack |
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| a medical condition that occurs when there is a brief interruption to the blood supply to the brain |
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| Nonbinary and/or genderqueer |
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| genders that fall outside of the male/female binary |
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| A person who does not eat any foods that come from animals, including meat, eggs, and dairy products. |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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| an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and rescue breathing to restart a person's heartbeat and breathing after they have stopped |
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| vomiting, or the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. |
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| lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual orientations and gender identities that fall outside of dominant norms. |
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| The medical term for a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is preterm or premature |
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| a blockage in the breathing passages that prevents air from moving in and out of the lungs. |
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| a combination of mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral needs that are important to a patient and their family. |
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| an umbrella term that describes sexual orientations and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender. |
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| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
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| the unexpected death of an infant under one year old that cannot be explained after a thorough investigation: |
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| is a first-aid technique used to help someone who is choking |
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| a medical philosophy that considers a person's whole being, including their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, when providing care. |
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| A person whose gender identity differs from the sex that was assigned at birth. |
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| the brain's ability to process information and perform mental activities, such as learning, remembering, thinking, and problem-solving |
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| a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's cells and organs aren't getting enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly |
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| the erotic stimulation of one's own genitals, usually resulting in orgasm, and achieved through manual or other bodily contact |
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| a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus |
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| a medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the heart muscle |
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| an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. |
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| a component of total health that involves finding meaning and purpose in life, and living in accordance with one's values and ethics. |
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| a cancer that occurs in the blood and bone marrow, where abnormal white blood cells are rapidly produced |
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| Difficult, painful breathing or shortness of breath. |
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| One's innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither – how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves. |
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| religious or philosophical belief |
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| An abnormal loss of the appetite for food. |
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| when a person finds both men and women physically, sexually or emotionally attractive |
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| the cause and effect between people's actions and consequences, usually in cycles of death and rebirth. |
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| a serious illness that causes severe problems with a person's eating behaviors |
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| a type of low blood pressure that occurs when you stand up after sitting or lying down. |
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| a person's gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth |
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| a lasting negative impact on a person that results from experiencing or witnessing an extreme or intense event |
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| the medical term for a nosebleed, which is bleeding from the nose or nasal cavity. |
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| the process of accepting and sharing one's sexual orientation, gender identity, or both with others |
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| the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people. |
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| occurs when a person with diabetes has low blood sugar due to an imbalance of insulin in their system: |
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| someone who wears clothing, accessories, or makeup that are typically associated with a different gender. |
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| a person who does not believe in the existence of any gods or deities. |
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| the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people. |
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| a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) level drops too low |
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| sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex |
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