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drop phalangette
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Falling of the distal phalanx of a digit with loss of power to extend it when the hand is pronated. This is due to trauma or overstretching of the extensor tendon.
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droplet isolation
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Techniques that decrease transmission of organisms larger than 5 microns that are generated when an infected patient coughs, sneezes, or spits. SYN: droplet precaution.
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droplet precaution
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Isolation, droplet.
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droplet transmission
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The spread of infectious germs in airborne fluids, e.g., the liquid particles released during coughing or sneezing.
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drownproofing
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A method of staying afloat by using a minimum amount of energy. It may be kept up for hours even by nonswimmers, whereas only the most fit and expert could swim for more than 30 min. Details of the drownproofing technique may be ob
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