shotgun hunt v.— «The shotgun hunt will be a quick series of test one at a time to check for tuberculosis, diabetes, anemia, and some kinds of cancer and heart diseases, syphilis, and other diseases.» —“Shotgun Medical Test Is Next...
boomeritis n.— «For nearly 77 million baby boomers, sports-related injuries have become the No. 2 reason for doctor visits behind the common cold. Medical professionals call it “boomeritis,” a term coined by Nicholas DiNubile...
finger sweep n.— «Cramer performed a life-saving technique called a “finger sweep” in the boy’s mouth. The boy began to vomit water and cry. County paramedics took the toddler to Blake Medical Center for further treatment...
TATT n.— «As they say in the medical profession, the Government is “TATT”—tired all the time.» —“Harney driven by ‘political desperation’ when stating problems of A&E units” by Sandra Ryan Irish...
old man’s friend n.— «Pneumonia was even called the old man’s friend. Infectious diseases with their usually gentle dying process provided the major cause of death until antibiotics were discovered.» —“Society should accept that...
pimp v.— «One hears the stories: about being “pimped” by a resident following one’s presentation of a case (being questioned unmercifully until one’s knowledge is exhausted about a particular syndrome, thus forcing an “I...