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amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation.
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AMI
An abbreviation for acute myocardial infarction.
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aminophylline
Drug used to relax smooth muscle in air passages. Class is
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Ammeter
Gauge that indicates both the amount of electrical current being drawn from and provided to the vehicle’s battery.
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Ammonium nitrate
component of ANFO; contents of two ships that exploded in Texas City Disaster, killing over 500 people, including all 28 volunteer firefighters at the scene.
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amnesia
Loss of memory.
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amniotic fluid
Clear watery fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus.
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amniotic sac
Sac that holds the fetus suspended in amniotic fluid. Bag of waters.
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amobarbital
A barbiturate sedative hypnotic drug.
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amplitude
Height, usually of an ECG wave or complex or any signal.
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ampule
A sealed glass container of sterile medication.
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amputation
Severing of a part of the body.
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analgesic
An agent that relieves pain.
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anaphylactic shock
An exaggerated allergic reaction with severe bronchospasm and/or vascular collapse. Death is likely without treatment.
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anasarca
Severe, generalized body edema often caused by right heart failure.
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anastomosis
Joining together of two tubelike structures, such as intestines or blood vessels so that flow through is maintained.
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anatomic
Pertaining to anatomy or the structure of an organism.
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anatomy
The study of body structure.
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Anchor point
An advantageous location, usually a barrier to fire spread, from which to start constructing a fireline. The anchor point is used to minimize the chance of being flanked (or outflanked) by the fire while the line is being constructed.
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anemia
State where the red blood cells or hemoglobin are deficient.
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anesthesia
Loss of sensation abolishment of pain.
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aneurysm
A sac or bulge resulting from the weakening of the walls of a blood vessel or ventricle.
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ANFO
Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil combination making a high explosive.
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angina
Any disease marked by attacks of choking or suffocation.
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angina pectoris
Sudden pain in the chest from myocardial ischemia.
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Angiocath
A teflon catheter inserted over a needle.
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angiogram
Radiographic depiction of blood vessels often using radiopaque dyes.
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angioneurotic edema
Allergy caused hives or swelling of various tissues. Usually involves the upper lip.
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Angle of Approach
Angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the front tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the front of the apparatus.
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Angle of Approach/Departure
Relationship described in degrees that is created by an incline from or to a road surface
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Angle of Approach/Departure
Relationship described in degrees that is created by an incline from or to a road surface
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Angle of Departure
Angle formed by level ground and a line from the point where the rear tires of a vehicle touch the ground to the lowest projection at the rear of the apparatus.