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Tick
A blood-sucking parasite that may carry disease to humans as well as other animals. A tiny parasite which sucks blood from the skin. Blood-sucking para site, some species of which cause diseases in humans, including Lyme disease. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tularemia. A bloodsucking parasite belonging to the order of arthropods (Acarina) that also…
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Thymus gland
A two-lobed ductless gland located behind the upper pail of the sternum and extending into the neck. The fairly large in childhood but usually shrinks by adulthood. The structured like a lymph node and contains lymphatic follicles. It may play a role in immune reactions. This lies in the upper part of the chest. The…
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Thymosin
A hormone secreted by the thymus gland that may be important in the aging process. Hormone secreted by the thymus, present in greatest amounts in childhood and decreasing in amount throughout life. An endocrine gland that produces lymphocytes and regulates the immune system; located posterior to the sternum between the lungs. A peptide hormone, produced…
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Thrombectomy
The surgical removal of a blood clot from a blood vessel. A surgical operation to remove a blood clot. Surgical removal of a thrombus (blood clot) from a blood vessel to restore circulation to the affected part. Coagulation factor, formed in plasma from prothrombin, calcium, and thromboplastin, that acts to change fibrinogen to fibrin, necessary…
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Threshold trait
A trait that can be judged to be present or absent, quantitative trait.
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Threshold level
A level of a substance below which the risk of harm is greatly diminished or absent.
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Threshold dose
The least amount of drug that produces a given effect. The dose required to have a measurable or expected effect. The minimum amount of radiation exposure required to produce a detectable and predetermined effect.
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Three-point suspension
The distribution of the weight of an injured person while being moved, the trunk, buttocks, and legs are separately supported.
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Three-man lift
A method in which a number of persons may lift and move an injured person smoothly.
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Three dimensions of health
The major areas of health in which specific strengths or limitations are found: physical, social, and psychological, five dimensions of health; dimensions of health.
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