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GLOSSARY OF TERMS


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N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

T.I.D.:
three times a day. (Tris in Die)

Tourniquet:
an instrument used to prevent the flow of blood to or from a distal area by its application around a limb. It could be as simple as a wide elasticized band used to slow systemic absorption of toxin following insect sting to an extremity.

Trachea:
the tube descending from the larynx and branching into the two main bronchi.

Tracheostomy:
the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck.

Tree Nut:
a group of nuts which includes walnuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, etc. Peanuts are not part of this group. They belong to the legume family.

Trigger:
factors that bring on allergic symptoms, i.e. allergens.

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