Asperger’s syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome: See Asperger syndrome.
Common misspellings include Aspergers, Aspberger, Aspberger’s, Aspbergers, Asberger, Asbergers, or Asberger’s.
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- Aspergillus
Aspergillus: A family of fungal organisms and molds, some of which can cause disease.
- Aspirate
Aspirate: To draw in by suction. A patient may aspirate for example by accidentally drawing material from the stomach into the lungs. A doctor can aspirate a joint.
- Aspiration
Aspiration: Removal by suction of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also refers to the accidental sucking in of food particles or fluids into the lungs.
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Aspiration, joint: A procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain joint fluid from the joint. This is usually done as an office procedure or at the bedside in the hospital. The procedure is also known medically as arthrocentesis, For an arthrocentesis, the skin over the joint is sterilized with a liquid. […]