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Wire
Metal drawn out into threads of varying thickness. In the realm of electric circuits, a critical component to consider is the insulated metallic conductor. This conductor, whether constructed as a solid or stranded structure, is specifically engineered to facilitate the flow of electric current within the circuit. Its primary function is to provide a reliable…
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Winter itch
A mild form of eczematous dermatitis of the lower legs of elderly persons during dry periods of the year. The skin contains fine cracks and there is no erythema. The skin should be rehydrated with a cream or emulsion of water in oil.
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Wintergreen oil
Methyl salicylate. This colorless, yellowish, or reddish liquid has a characteristic taste and odor. It is used as a flavoring substance and as a counterirritant applied topically in the form of salves, lotions, and ointments.
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Wink
The brief, voluntary closure of one eye. In hemiplegia, the patient may not be able to blink or close the eye on the paralyzed side without simultaneously closing the other eye. This is called Revilliod sign or orbicularis sign.
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Wine sore
Slang term for a superficial infected area of the skin seen in alcoholics with poor personal hygiene; erroneously thought to be due to specific action of the wine.
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Red wine
An alcoholic beverage made from pressed grapes, which contains polyphenolic antioxidants. Consumption of red wine, not in excess of 1 to 2 glasses per day, is associated with reduced risk of coronary artery disease. A type of wine that gets its coloring from the red skin of the grapes used in the fermentation process.
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Window width
In digital imaging, the number of shades of gray in an image.
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Radiographic window
A thinner area on the glass envelope of an x-ray tube from which x-rays are emitted toward the patient.
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Radiation window
A translucent lead glass window in a radiographic control booth. Within the control booth, an integral component manifests as a lead-infused glass window, possessing the remarkable quality of light transmittance. This distinctive attribute enables the operator to visually observe the patient, while simultaneously providing robust shielding against potentially harmful alpha, beta, gamma, and/or x-ray radiation.…
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Pericardial window
A surgically constructed drainage portal through the pericardium into the peritoneum, used for the relief of pericardial effusions or tamponade.
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