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Refers to the oxygen content in blood, divided by oxygen capacity and expressed in volume percent. Percent of arterial hemoglobin saturated with oxygen. Sa02 can be monitored noninvasively with a pulse oximeter. It is normally higher than 96%.  

Middle ear infection. An infection of the middle ear, usually accompanied by headaches and fever. A common infection of the middle ear, which can lead to ear and hearing problems. Inflammation or infection of the middle ear, a common disorder of children, often occurring as an upper respiratory infection spreads through the eustachian tube. Pain,…

A surgical opening of the bowel to the outside of the body. A colostomy or ileostomy. A surgical procedure in which an artificial opening is created on the body’s surface, generally referring to an opening in the abdomen for the release of stool or urine. An ileostomy is one performed on the ileum (small intestine),…

A bony outgrowth, usually branch-shaped. Formation of bone fragments i in the joint due to inflammation. An outgrowth of bone tissue that forms at the edge of a joint that has been affected by osteoarthritis. It is commonly known as a spur. A projection of bone, usually shaped like a rose thorn, that occurs at…

An assessment maneuver designed to detect a hip dislocation.  

Eye muscle exercises. The field of study focused on enhancing effective vision in both eyes, typically through exercises or training, and encompassing the management of partial blindness, muscle imbalances, and squints.  

The surgical removal of one or both testes; also called orchidectomy. The surgical removal of one or both testicles. Surgical removal of one or both testes, usually performed to treat cancer of the testes or serious injury to the testes or to control cancer of another organ (e.g., prostate) by removing the source of androgenic…

An examination of the interior of the eye. An examination of the inside of an eye using an ophthalmoscope. A direct, visual examination of the interior structures of the eye with an ophthalmoscope, for diagnostic or other purposes. A noninvasive technique where a physician employs an ophthalmoscope to inspect the eye’s interior. The ophthalmoscope initially…

Exposure of a fractured or dislocated bone through a surgical incision to realign the bone ends. In cases of fracture, use of surgery to expose the broken bones so that they can be repositioned.