Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students (136 page)

Meridians
The meridian system is a belief about a path, in the body, through which life energy flows.
Non-pharmacological
Refers to treatments with no direct effects on a specific biological target.
Pathogen
Something that produces disease.
Pharmacology/pharmacological
The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action.
Philosophy
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour.
Randomised control trial
A randomized controlled trial (RCT ) is a specific type of scientific experiment. RCTs are often used to test the efficacy and/or effectiveness of various types of medical intervention within a patient population.
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Relaxation
Natural innate protective mechanism facilitating the removal of harmful effects from stress through physiological changes that decrease heart rate, lower metabolism, decrease rate of breathing, and bring the body back into a healthier balance.
Synthesis
The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.
Transcendental meditation
A technique for detaching oneself from anxiety and promoting harmony and self-realization by meditation.