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induration

An area of firm or hardened tissue... Read More

inferior

Relating to or situated in a downward direction, nearer to the feet or lowermost portion of the body; the opposite of superior... Read More

infibulation

Narrowing of the vaginal orifice with the creation of a covering seal by cutting and appositioning the labia minora and/or the labia majora, with or without excision of the clitoris... Read More

inflammation

A complex physiologic defensive reaction within the tissues, which the immune system mounts in response to injury, infection, or allergy; characterized by fundamental, nonspecific, hallmark findings of swelling, redness, heat, pain, and sometimes, loss of function... Read More

information

A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a misdemeanor... Read More

information and referral (in-person)

In-person contact with crime victim to identify available services and support... Read More

information and referral (telephone)

Telephone contact with crime victim to identify available services and support... Read More

information, education, and communication (IEC)

A public health approach aiming at changing or reinforcing health-related behaviors in a target audience, concerning a specific problem and within a pre-defined period of time, through communication methods and principles... Read More

information sharing

A term used to describe the exchange of details or data between service providers... Read More

Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs)

Organizations that work with the U... Read More

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