A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- Figure-Ground
- The differentiation between the foreground and the background of a scene; this refers to all sensory systems, including vision, hearing, touch.
- Flaccid
- Lacking normal muscle tone; limp.
- Flexion
- Bending a joint.
- Foley Catheter
- This is a tube inserted into the urinary bladder for drainage of urine. The urine drains through the tube and collects into a plastic bag.
- Frontal Lobe
- Front part of the brain; involved in planning, organizing, problem solving, selective attention, personality and a variety of "higher cognitive functions."
- Frustration Tolerance
- The ability to persist in completing a task despite apparent difficulty. Individuals with a poor frustration tolerance will often refuse to complete tasks which are the least bit difficult. Angry behavior, such as yelling or throwing things while attempting a task is also indicative of poor frustration tolerance.
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