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Directed at others risk for violence
Behavior in which an individual demonstrates that he or she can be physically, emotionally, or sexually harmful to others.
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Perinatal violence
Abuse or assault of women just before or after childbirth.
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Intimate partner violence
Physical, sexual, or verbal abuse of a spouse or sexual partner.
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Domestic violence
Abuse or neglect occurring within families. Domestic violence includes child abuse, spouse abuse, elder abuse, sexual abuse, marital rape, and lapses in household firearm safety. The use of force to control and maintain power over a spouse in the home.
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Violate
To harm or injure a person, especially to rape a female.
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Violaceous
Having a purple discoloration, especially of the skin.
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Vinyl polysiloxane
In dentistry an impression material used to make molded copies of teeth and gums.
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Vinyl chloride
A vinyl radical attached to a chlorine atom, CH2=CHC1. It is used commercially to make pipes, tubing, and plastic resin. Some individuals exposed to vinyl chloride have developed hepatic angiosarcoma.
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Vinegar
An impure solution containing 4% to 6% acetic acid. It is the product of fermentation of weak alcoholic solutions such as apple cider. Vinegar is a clear liquid with a sour taste that is produced through the fermentation of cider, wine, malt, or fruit juices such as pear or pineapple. Its color can range from…
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Vinculum tendinum
Slender tendinous filaments connecting the phalanges with the flexor tendons.
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