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A systematic process that teachers and others can use by
to carefully study their actions and problems. Systematic self reflection can
guide, correct, and evaluate future professional decisions and actions. In essence
professionals research their own practice in their professional setting. (0-16)
Any substance, such as pollen, that can cause an allergy. (6-13, 8-01)
A synthetic hormone that promotes storage of protein in the
body and promotes growth of tissues. Sometimes used by athletes to increase
muscle size and strength. (3-09)
A psychiatric and physiological disorder characterized by
an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness
to eat, and severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting,
excessive exercise, malnutrition, loss of regular menstrual periods and other
physiological changes. (3-09)
Explanations to parents, older children and adolescents
about the changes likely to occur in a child’s behaviors, exposures and
risks as growth and development proceed. (4-27)
A device that used administers an
electric shock through the chest wall to the heart to treat those having a cardiac
arrest. Built-in computers assess the patient's heart rhythm, judge whether
defibrillation is needed, and then administer the shock. (4-07, 6-22)
An airborne dispersion of particles, where the particles contain bacteria, viruses, dust mites, fungi (spores or hyphae), or contain other biological entities or parts of biological entities. (6-14)
Any organism (bacteria, virus, etc..) that can cause
disease is a pathogen. Blood-borne pathogens are those found in blood itself
as well as on blood-soiled bandages, needles and other items that contain blood. (6-15, 8-02)
Putting a building through a trial run before opening
it for occupants. (6-03)
An eating disorder which is characterized by self-induced vomiting
after eating. (3-09)
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