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  • In extremis

    At the moment of death.  

  • Inert

    (Of person) not moving.  

  • Inebriation

    A state where a person is drunk, especially habitually drunk. State of being drunk on ethyl alcohol; intoxicated.  

  • Indwelling catheter

    A catheter left in place for a period of time after its introduction. Any catheter that is allowed to remain in place in a vein, artery, or body cavity. A type of catheter that remains in the bladder on a temporary or permanent basis. It is used only when intermittent catheterization is not possible or…

  • Industrial disease

    A disease which is caused by the type of work done by a worker or by the conditions in which he or she works, e.g. by dust produced or chemicals used in the factory.  

  • Induction of labour

    The action of starting childbirth artificially. Employing artificial methods to induce labor if prolonging the pregnancy could pose a threat to the health of the mother or the baby. The primary reason for inducing labor is typically because the pregnancy has exceeded the estimated due date, raising the likelihood of complications during delivery. Additional reasons…

  • Induce

    To make something happen. To start, cause, or stimulate the beginning of an activity (e.g., to induce anesthesia or to induce labor). To generate a product or bring about an effect.  

  • Indrawing

    The act of pulling towards the inside.  

  • Indomethacin

    A drug that reduces pain, fever and inflammation, especially that caused by arthritis. A non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug that is also an antipyretic and an analgesic. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (trade name Indocin) used to treat arthritis and certain other inflammatory conditions. Adverse effects include peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal disturbances, dizziness, and tinnitus. An analgesic that relieves inflammation,…

  • Individualise

    To provide something that matches the needs of a specific person or situation.  

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