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The term employed to depict the process of cardioversion, wherein a deliberate electric shock is administered to the patient’s chest.  

Relating to or inhabiting woodland or forested regions. The variant of yellow fever transmitted by mosquitoes to monkeys residing in rainforests is referred to as sylvatic yellow fever.  

Tiny glands called sweat glands that are spread throughout the surface of the skin and are responsible for producing perspiration. Inner skin structures responsible for generating sweat, which consists primarily of water along with certain dissolved components, including salt. Two categories of sweat glands exist: namely, eccrine and apocrine glands. Among these, eccrine glands are…

A comprehensive document outlining a patient’s cancer history and providing guidelines for subsequent healthcare. It delineates the roles and responsibilities of all involved healthcare providers, including those specialized in cancer care, primary care, and psychosocial support. The Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) aims to enhance care coordination for the individual and prevent resource duplication.  

An infection that initiates at the specific location in the body where a surgical operation took place.  

A phrase denoting an occurrence taking place within the upper chambers (atria) of the heart.  

A topical formulation comprising a potent component, like titanium oxide, which functions by creating a physical barrier to shield against ultraviolet radiation and thereby avert sunburn.  

A prescribed format mandated by the PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) that health insurance companies and plans are required to adopt. This format serves the purpose of elucidating the details of the plans and facilitating straightforward comparisons among them.  

A cluster of antimicrobial medications utilized in the management of lung and skin infections, among various other conditions.  

A suicide hotspot refers to a bridge, tall building, or specific geographical location that becomes notorious for suicides and suicide attempts.