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5-aminosalicylic acid therapy used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for treatment / treatment.

Methods to repair breaks in abdominal tissues caused by trauma or to close surgical incisions during abdominal surgery.

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, …

Removal of tissue by vaporization, abrasion, or destruction. Methods used include heating tissue by hot liquids or microwave thermal heating, freezin…

Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)

Termination of pregnancy under conditions allowed under local laws. (POPLINE Thesaurus, 1991)

Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Drug formulations or delivery systems intended to discourage the abuse of CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. These may include physical barriers to prevent chewi…

ACE inhibitor therapy used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

Surgical reconstruction of the ACETABULUM.

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor therapy used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

Use of sound to elicit a response in the nervous system.

The performance of the basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating.

Activity restriction used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc. Although the anatomical locations…

Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUPUNCTURE POINTS on the body. This activates small myelinated nerve fibers in…

Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.

Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes …

Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.

Acute reperfusion therapy used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

Excision of the adenoids. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Administration of a soluble dosage form between the cheek and gingiva. It may involve direct application of a drug onto the buccal mucosa, as by pain…

The application of suitable drug dosage forms to the skin for either local or systemic effects.

The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract.

Delivery of medications through the nasal mucosa.

The insertion of drugs into the vagina to treat local infections, neoplasms, or to induce labor. The dosage forms may include medicated pessaries, ir…

Delivery of substances through VENIPUNCTURE into the VEINS.

The instillation or other administration of drugs into the bladder, usually to treat local disease, including neoplasms.

Administration of low doses of a drug or a drug combination over prolonged periods of time usually at a regular interval.