TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Diffusion Passive movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Disc degeneration Changes that take place in the spinal discs as a result of disease or normal aging. These changes limit the discs' ability to support and cushion the vertebrae.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Disc herniation A vertebral disc bulging into the spinal canal.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Discharge disposition Where the patient will go after discharge from the hospital... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Discrete Individually separate and distinct... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Discs, spinal Anatomical cushions located between the bony vertebrae of the spine.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dislocation A separation of bones where they meet at a joint.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) A condition affecting both the body's ability to for or break down clots. Also know as disseminated intravascular coagulation.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Dissipate To spread out, disperse, or to gradually disappear. PRONUNCIATION: DISS-i-pate.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Distal perfusion Perfusion of tissues or organs distant from the central circulation. Qualitative measures of distal perfusion include capillary refill, pulse oximeter waveforms, skin color, temperature, and mottling,... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Distracting injury Any injury (usually gruesome in nature) that draws the attention of patients or care providers away from other potentially serious injuries.... D Jun 3, 2026
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Distraction A type of spinal injury caused by pulling the vertebrae in opposing directions e.g., hanging injuries.... D Jun 3, 2026
