Glossary and Definitions of Disability, Health and Medical Terms Publications

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Glossary and Definitions Publications
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Peer
Reviewed
Publication
Type
Publish
Date
Updated / Revised
Understanding Panzootics: Definition and Implications for Animal and Human HealthDisabled WorldResearch Paper2025/01/162025/02/07
List of Generation Names by Year and DefinitionDisabled WorldInformative2023/02/272024/04/13
Human Diseases and Disorders AcronymsDisabled WorldInformative2020/06/062024/07/25
Diversability: What Does the Word Mean?Disabled WorldInformative2019/03/232023/09/21
List of Healthcare and Medical Acronyms/AbbreviationsDisabled WorldGlossaries / Definitions / Acronyms2019/03/212023/07/15
Definitions of Human Brain ComponentsDisabled World2017/12/212023/02/21
Common Vocabulary Terms That May Seem The Same But Are DifferentFrontiersInformative2017/09/112024/06/01
Glossary of Adaptive and Assistive Technology TermsDisabled WorldInformative2016/09/242024/02/25
Disability Pride: Definition, Awareness, FlagDisabled WorldInformative2015/07/032024/05/01
Neurological Diseases and Disorders ListDisabled WorldInformative2015/04/082025/01/14
Bioethics: Definition and PrinciplesDisabled World2015/02/162021/09/04
Definitions of Telemedicine FieldsDisabled World2015/01/232023/02/23
Post-2015 Development Agenda - Brief Outline and DefinitionDisabled World2014/09/232021/11/07
Sheltered Workshops: History and DefinitionThomas C. WeissInformative2014/02/182025/02/03
Social Security Disability Terminology ListDisabled World2013/06/062021/11/11
ADA Accessibility Terms and DefinitionsDisabled World2013/06/052023/02/23
Hospital Departments List and Section DefinitionsDisabled WorldInformative2013/03/062024/09/23
Hemiplegia Definition and InformationThomas C. Weiss2012/01/242021/10/24
What is Disability Adjusted Life Year (DALY)Disabled World2011/11/072021/12/05
Disability or Disabled? Which Term is Right?Disabled WorldInformative2011/09/012024/10/16
What is Paraplegia: Paraplegic Facts and DefinitionDisabled WorldInformative2010/10/092023/08/19
What is Quadriplegia: Quadriplegic Facts and DefinitionDisabled WorldInformative2010/09/262023/08/19
Models of Disability: Types and DefinitionsDisabled WorldInformative2010/09/102024/09/17
AAIDD Definition of Intellectual DisabilityAmerican Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)YesAwareness, Appreciation2010/09/072025/02/13
Stairlift Glossary of TermsDisabled World2010/06/302023/02/24
Definitions of DisabilityDisabled World2009/12/232021/08/08
Definition of Back Pain TermsLawrence Gold2009/09/052022/02/09
Definition of Online Copyright MaterialsDisabled World2009/05/012023/02/19
Dental Definitions: Glossary of TermsDisabled World2009/03/172023/02/24
Prostate Glossary of DefinitionsDisabled World2009/02/182023/02/27
Glossary of US Veteran Affairs DefinitionsDisabled World2009/02/172023/02/25
Glossary of Environmental Health TermsDisabled World2009/02/172023/02/25
Defining Disability TodayDisabled WorldInformative2009/01/152024/06/17
Definition of the ADAJoseph Devine2009/01/142009/01/22
Definition of Sensory IntegrationApril Merrilee, MA, OTR2009/01/132019/03/22
Definitions and Pronunciation of Medical TerminologyDisabled WorldGlossaries / Definitions / Acronyms2009/01/112023/07/15
List of Phobias: Definitions and DescriptionsDisabled World2009/01/112023/12/01
Glossary of Gerontology Terms and DefinitionsDisabled WorldGlossaries / Definitions / Acronyms2009/01/112023/07/15
Special Education Acronyms and Their MeaningsDisabled WorldInformative2008/12/312023/12/25
List of Types of Cancer and Tumors in HumansDisabled WorldInformative2008/12/302023/12/25
Caregiver/Carer Glossary of TermsDisabled WorldGlossaries / Definitions / Acronyms2008/12/102023/07/15

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