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Chlorine preparation
A disinfectant solution such as Dakin’s solution or Javelle water, made from hypochlorites in water.
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Cavity preparation
The removal of dental caries and the excavation of surrounding dental structure to permit reconstruction of the tooth with dental restorative materials.
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Prepalatal
Located in front of the teeth.
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Prepaid care
Managed care in which a patient or group contracts for all its health care services in advance, instead of paying for each service when it is delivered.
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Bowel prep
The administration of a clear liquid diet with laxatives, enemas, or both, in anticipation of endoscopy of the lower gastrointestinal tract to provide an optimal view of the bowel wall.
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Prep
To prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure.
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Preoxygenation
The administration of high-flow oxygen to a patient before endotracheal intubation or suctioning of the upper airway.
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Preosseous
Relating to the formation of partly formed bone made of developing cartilage or connective tissue.
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Preoptic area
The anterior portion of the hypothalamus. It is above the optic chiasma and on the sides of the third ventricle.
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Preobese
The term used by the World Health Organization for “overweight.”
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