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Zoonosis

An infectious disease that can be transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans.

Auscultation

The diagnostic procedure of listening to internal sounds of the heart, lungs, and abdomen using a stethoscope.

Palpation

The physical examination technique of using hands and fingers to feel organs and tissues for size, consistency, and tenderness.

Capillary refill time

A clinical measurement of how quickly color returns to blanched mucous membranes, assessing peripheral circulation and hydration.

Subcutaneous injection

A method of administering fluids or medications into the tissue layer located directly beneath the skin.

Triage

The clinical practice of sorting incoming patients according to the urgency of their condition to determine treatment priority.