Showing posts with label needle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label needle. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Definition of Acu-


Acu-: A combining form indicating a relationship to a needle. As in acupuncture. From the Latin acus meaning needle.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Definition of Access


Access: 1. In general, a means of approaching something.
2. In health care, the opportunity or right to receive health care.
3. In dialysis, the point on the body where a needle or catheter is inserted to gain entry to the bloodstream.