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* '''Brainstem''' - stalk-like part of the [[brain]] that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. In the [[Human]] [[brain]], the brainstem is composed of the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata.
* '''Burn''' - Caused by extreme heat or cold, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, or friction. (''see main page:'' '''[[Medical burns]]''')
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* '''Communicable Disease''' - any disease that is spread from one person to another, through a variety of ways. This can include contact with blood, contact with bodily fluids (sexual), breathing in an airborne virus, or by being bitten by an insect.
* '''Concussion''' - A brain injury caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. (''see main page: '''[[Concussion]]''')
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* '''Degenerative''' - A term used to describe a disease or illness that causes more damage over time.
* '''Dislocation''' - Type of injury in which the ends of the two adjoining bones are forced from their normal positions. (''see main page:'' '''[[Joint dislocation]]''')
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* '''Shock''' - A critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen.<br>May result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
* '''Sprain''' - Injury to the bands of tissue that connect two bones together. (''See main page:'' '''[[Sprains and strains]]''')
* '''Strain''' - A muscular strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. (''See main page:'' '''[[Sprains and strains]]''')
