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Whispered voice test
A bedside estimate of hearing impairment in which the examiner stands 2 ft from one of the patient’s ears and whispers a number followed by a letter. An approximate 30 dB hearing loss is suggested by inability to hear paired numbers and letters, especially if the patient fails to detect several pairs of them. A…
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Cavernous whisper
Direct transmission of a whisper through a cavity in auscultation.
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Whisper
Speech with a low, soft voice; a low, sibilant sound.
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Whiff test
A colloquial term for a fishy odor that is released when a vaginal swab is mixed with potassium hydroxide (KOH). A positive test is suggestive of bacterial vaginosis.
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Polishing wheel
In dentistry, a wheel made of soft material suitable for polishing teeth or restorations.
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Diamond wheel
In dentistry, a wheel that contains diamond powder or chips.
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Carborundum wheel
A cutting wheel containing silicon carbide, in variable grit sizes.
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Wheel
A disk attached through its middle to an axle that rotates. In dentistry, small wheels are attached to a handpiece or lathe, and used for polishing and shaping teeth, restorations, and appliances.
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Wheatstone bridge
An electric circuit with two branches, each containing two resistors. These branches are joined to complete the circuit. If the resistance in three resistors is known, the resistance of the fourth, unknown, one can be calculated.
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Wheat
Any of various cereal grasses, widely cultivated for its edible grain used in making flour. Wheat preparations and pastas include macaroni, vermicelli, and noodles, which are made from flour and water, molded, dried, and slightly baked. They are easy to digest. The staple grain cultivated across numerous regions of the world, serving as a vital…
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