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Infected abortion
Abortion accompanied by infection of retained fetal tissue.
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Inevitable abortion
An abortion that cannot be halted. An abortion where the cervix has already opened, making it impossible to preserve the pregnancy.
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Imminent abortion
Impending abortion characterized by bleeding and colicky pains. The cervix is usually effaced and patulous.
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Abnormal involuntary movement scale test
A system used to assess abnormal involuntary movements, such as hand tremors or rhythmic movements of the tongue and jaw, that may result from the long-term administration of psychotropic drugs. The test is often given before patients are started on antipsychotic drugs and then read-ministered periodically to monitor side effects.
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Verbal ability
The ability to use words, spoken or written, to communicate.
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Impaired transfer ability
Limitation of independent movement between two nearby surface.
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Functional ability
The ability to perform activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and other independent living skills, such as shopping and housework. Many functional assessment tools are available to quantify functional ability.
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Constructional ability
The ability to copy or draw shapes, figures, or lines (e.g., with a pen and paper). This nonverbal ability depends on the integration of several higher brain functions, including perception, planning, and motor coordination. It is lost in organic brain syndromes.
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Cognitive ability
The ability of the brain to process, retrieve, and store information. Impairment of these brain functions is common in patients with dementia, drug intoxication, or head injury.
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Abeyance
A temporary suspension of activity, sensation, or pain.
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