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acute New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic AIDS A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles. Airborne precautions Methods of infection control that must be used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. alternating pressure mattress Mattress for patients at risk of bed sores and skin ulcers. Alzheimer's A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Ambulation the act of walking Amputees an individual who has had a limb removed Anatomy The study of body structure Angina a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium Anorexia lack or loss of appetite Anterior front of the body Antibacterial active against bacteria Antibiotic a medicine used to save lives because it destroys harmful bacteria and cures infections Anti-embolitic a closely fitting covering for the foot and adjacent parts of the lower limb Anxiety The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Aphasia inability to speak Apical pertaining to the apex Apnea absence of breathing Arteries Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart Arthritis inflammation of a joint Aseptic Free from germs Aspiration Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs Assistive devices Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLS; also called adaptive devices. Atrophy the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away Autoimmune immune reaction directed against a person's own tissue Axillary temperature Temperature taken at the armpit (96.6-98.6)