A decrease in the severity of a pain or symptom.

Example: The pain has abated.

a deviation from the normal or expected

Example:a chromosome aberration is a deviation from the normal chromosome number or the normal chromosome structure.

varying from what is regular or neutral

to terminate a process or a disease before it has run its normal course

a superficial injury where the skin/mucous membrane rubbed or torn

the relieving of a painful experience with the release of repressed emotion

supplementary

liable to be held responsible for a course of action

Example:A qualified nurse has a duty of care according to law. Nurses are accountable to their patients, their peers and their employ ing authority..

a dull continuous pain

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

morbid terror of being at height

a substance/hormone / enzyme that stimulates a chemical change. In chemistry a Catalyst

sudden, severe or short duration

Gradual development to fit into one's environment

the taking of drugs or alcohol leading to physiological or psychologic dependence with a tendency to increase use.

any treatment used in conjunction with another to enhance its efficacy A substance.

The period between puberty and maturity. 10 to 19 years in both males and females.

Dealing with seriously injured people at the scene of the accident

the process whereby a nurse provides a patient or the family with infe mation to enable them to make informed decisions relating to the care situation

Exercises to support aerobic metabolism (oxygen utilization)

attraction to substances

social, medical or nursing care after a period of hospital treatment

lacking function

a cause of great trouble or suffering

Example: The disease was a scourge that swept through the population.

caused (something bad) to happen.

Example: The storm wrought havoc on the coastal towns.

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

Example: The mountain climbers faced a formidable challenge.

before.

Example: We must finish our work ere the sun sets.

difficult, dangerous, or challenging

Example: The surfer rode a gnarly wave.

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

Example:The disease had an insidious onset, with symptoms appearing slowly over time.

a series of events or actions occurring one after the other

Example: The economic crisis triggered a cascade of bank failures.

start to lose strength or momentum

Example:The runner began to falter as they approached the finish line..

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

Example: There were sporadic outbreaks of violence in the city.

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Example: The solution to the problem remained elusive.

forbidding or uninviting

Example:The news from the front lines was grim.

fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force)

Example: He finally succumbed to his injuries.

cause continual trouble or distress to

Example: TThe project was plagued by delays and cost overruns.

equiring immediate attention; urgent

Example: There is a pressing need for more affordable housing.

pay attention to; take notice of

Example: The warnings were not heeded and disaster struck.

unmistakable; emphatic

Example: The proposal was met with a resounding yes.

form a concept or idea of (something)

Example: It's difficult to conceptualize the vastness of space.

a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events

Example: The tide of public opinion turned against the government.

(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.

Example: The effects of the illness were debilitating.

a distinctive feature, especially one of excellence

Example: The company's hallmark is its commitment to customer service

use up the supply or resources of.

Example: The long drought had depleted the water table.

sluggish and apathetic

Example: The heat made me feel lethargic.

(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence

Example: The air in the room was stagnant.

disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold

Example:The basement was dank and smelled of mildew..

eat enthusiastically

Example:We were all ready to chow down after the long hike.

make (someone) weak and infirm

Example:The illness debilitated him for weeks.

particularly good, skillful, or effective

Example:That's a nifty little gadget you've got there.

surrounded by; in the middle of

Example:The house stood amidst a beautiful garden.

the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region

Example:He wrote in the vernacular so that everyone could understand.