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A type of bodily movement performed by voluntary muscle contractions that are augmented by an extrinsic force such as a clinician or mechanical device.  

The use of a pool or tank of water for early exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and for partial or non-weight-bearing activities in early rehabilitation training.  

A type of bodily movement performed by voluntary contraction and relaxation of muscles.  

A cupped appearance of the optic nerve due to atrophy of the nerve fibers.  

Clinical lore based on the analysis of individual cases, rather than the study of scientifically randomized groups of patients. Evidence made up of one or more anecdotes. In science, an anecdote is a story about a person’s experience, told by that person.  

Transport of patients from one location to another by specially equipped helicopters or other aircraft. Indications for air transport include severe trauma, burns, and other conditions requiring immediate skilled care and treatment.  

The science of the origin and development of words. Most medical words are derived from Latin and Greek, but many of those from Greek have come through Latin and have been modified by it. Generally, when two Greek words are used to form one word, they are connected by the letter “o”. Many medical words…

An RBC from which the hemoglobin has been dissolved; a colorless cell.  

Movement of the tooth toward the occlusal plane.  

A mistake that immediately injures a patient.