Category: D
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Dynamic psychology
Psychology of motivation; that which seeks the causes of mental phenomena.
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Denatured protein
A protein in which the amino acid composition and stereochemical structure (shape) have been altered by physical or chemical means.
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Drug profile
The unique characteristics of a drug or class of drugs, including their administration, absorption, metabolism, duration of action, toxicity, and interactions with foods or other medications.
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Dysenteric proctitis
Proctitis resulting from infectious diarrhea. It may produce ulcers and scarring of the rectum and anus.
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Diphtheritic proctitis
Proctitis caused by diphtheria; a rare condition in a time when vaccination against diphtheria is routine.
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Daylight processing
The use of an automatic system that accepts radiographic film, inserts it into the processor, and refills the cassette without the need for a darkroom.
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Dental probe
A dental instrument formally known as a periodontal probe.
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Demarcation potential
The difference in potential between an intact longitudinal surface and the injured end of a muscle or nerve.
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Dorsal rigid posture
Posture in which the patient lies on the back with both legs drawn up. This is a position that is maintained by some patients suffering the pain of peritonitis.
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Dorsal recumbent position
A position in which the patient lies on the back with the lower extremities moderately flexed and rotated outward. It is employed in the application of obstetrical forceps, repair of lesions following parturition, vaginal examination, and bimanual palpation.