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Insulin coma therapy.  

Characterized by trembling, faintness, palpitations, excessive perspiration, and hunger. Present on occasion with people who suffer from diabetes mellitus. The symptoms will disappear when the person drinks orange juice or eats some form of carbohydrate. A serious drop in blood sugar, caused by too much insulin accompanied by sweating, dizziness, trembling and eventually coma. Abnormal…

A condition that occurs when the blood sugar level becomes too low.  

A condition in diabetes in which the pancreas produces insufficient quantities of insulin, requiring the person to obtain a supply through injections.  

A nonconducting substance that offers a barrier to the passage of heat or electricity. The protection of a body or substance with a nonconducting medium to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound. In electric circuits, there is often a need to separate adjacent conductors, and this is accomplished by employing a material with…

The blowing of a medical powder into any body cavity. The act of blowing gas, vapour or powder into the lungs or another body cavity as a treatment. Blowing of a material (e.g., gas or powder) into a tube, cavity, or organ of the body to allow visual examination, to determine if an obstruction is…

A condition that results when a heart valve cannot close fully, thus allowing blood to return to the chamber from which it just left. The fact of not being strong or large enough to perform usual functions. The incompetence of an organ. Inability of an organ or part, such as the heart or kidney, to…

A learning theory that asserts that learning consists of the strengthening or weakening of particular responses.  

An overarching ability to function effectively, characterized by social responsibility, independence or self-sufficiency, and an achievement orientation. Operant conditioning.  

Behavior that leads to the attainment of a goal.