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asexual

A sexual orientation characterized by lack of sexual attraction or desire for partnered sexual activity with any gender... Read More

ashes

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

ASL

Internet and texting code indicating "age, sex, location"... Read More

asphyxiation

Lack of oxygen due to an interruption of breathing (e... Read More

aspirate

Three primary clinical applications include: (1) withdrawing or removing by using a syringe or other apparatus; (2) the substance or material obtained by aspiration (e... Read More

assault

NOTE: Definitions may vary depending on the context of usage (e... Read More

assent

Agreement by an individual who is not competent to give legally valid informed consent (e... Read More

assessment

"A systematic, dynamic process by which the registered nurse, through interaction with the patient, family, groups, communities, populations, and healthcare providers, collects and analyzes data... Read More

assets

Property of all kinds, including real and personal, tangible and intangible... Read More

assigned counsel

The appointment from a list of private bar members who accept cases on a judge-by- judge, court-by-court, or case-by-case basis... Read More

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