Category: D

Any one of a group of different toxins that can cause necrosis of the skin. Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus produces several such toxins.  

Determining intraocular pressure by use of the fingers.  

Traumatic displacement of bones of a toe. This condition is treated essentially the same as dislocation of the finger.  

The length of time a therapeutic substance will be retained in the body.    

A blood clot in one or more of the deep veins of the legs (the most common site) or the veins of arms, pelvis, neck, axilla, or chest. The clot may damage the vein or may embolize to other organs (e.g., the heart or lungs). Such emboli are occasionally fatal.  

A thrill perceived over the heart during ventricular diastole.  

The lowest limit at which two stimuli can be differentiated from each other.  

A state in which an individual experiences a disruption in cognitive operations and activities.  

Disinfection of a thermometer with a substance that is able to kill ordinary bacteria and Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as viruses. A variety of chemical solutions are used, but the effectiveness of these agents can be greatly diminished if the thermometer is not washed thoroughly before being disinfected.