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the active (energy-required) movement of a substance between different tissue via biomolecular pumping mechanism contained within cell membrane
Active Transport
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the passive movement of a substance (e.g. a drug) between different tissue from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration
Diffusion
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Pertaining to a person who is 65 years of age or older. (note: some sources consicer “elderly “ to be 55 years or older
Elderly
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pertaining to a person younger than 1 month of age; new born infant
Neonate
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a graphic tool for estimating drug dosages using various body measurements
Nonogram
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pertaining to a person who is 12 years of age or younger
Pediatric
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the use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problem
Polypharmacy
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