#tending__attention__aid  the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"
  supertype:  work  activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
  subtype:  hair_care__hairdressing  care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
     subtype:  brush__brushing  the act of brushing your hair; "he gave his hair a quick brush"
     subtype:  combing  the act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb"
        subtype:  comb-out.combing__combout__teasing  the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
     subtype:  shampoo  the act of washing your hair with shampoo
  subtype:  babysitting  the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
  subtype:  dental_care  care for the teeth
     subtype:  brushing__brush  the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"
  subtype:  first_aid__firstaid  emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
  subtype:  treatment  care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury
     subtype:  medical_care__medicalcare__medical_aid__medicalaid  professional treatment for illness or injury
        subtype:  aftercare  care and treatment of a convalescent patient
        subtype:  hospitalization__hospitalisation__hospital_care  medical care in a hospital
        subtype:  therapy  (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"
           subtype:  chemotherapy  the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
              subtype:  chrysotherapy  the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
           subtype:  correction  treatment of a specific defect; "the correction of his vision with eye glasses"
              subtype:  spinal_fusion__fusion  correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
           subtype:  electric_healing__galvanism__electricalhealing  the therapeutic application of electricity to the body
           subtype:  heliotherapy__insolation  therapeutic exposure to sunlight
           subtype:  hormone_replacement_therapy__hormonereplacementtherapy__hormone-replacement_therapy__hormonereplacementtherapy__HRT  hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis
           subtype:  infrared_therapy  the use of infrared radiation (as by infrared lamps or heating pads or hot water bottles) to relieve pain and increase circulation to a particular area of the body
           subtype:  inflation_therapy__inflationtherapy  therapy in which water or oxygen or a drug is introduced into the respiratory tract with inhaled air
           subtype:  medication  the act of treating with medicines or remedies
              subtype:  giving_medication__administration  the act of administering medication
                 subtype:  drip_feed  the administration of a solution (blood or saline or plasma etc.) one drop at a time
                 subtype:  drugging__sedation  the administration of a sedative agent or drug
              subtype:  irrigation  (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
                 subtype:  douche  irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
                 subtype:  enema__clyster  injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
                    subtype:  barium_enema  contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions
                 subtype:  lavage  washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water
                    subtype:  gastric_lavage__gastriclavage  washing out the stomach with sterile water or a salt-water solution; removes blood or poisons; "when the doctor ordered a gastric lavage the hospital pumped out my stomach"
           subtype:  megavitamin_therapy__megavitamintherapy  therapy based on a theory that taking very large doses of vitamins will prevent or cure physical or psychological disorders
           subtype:  surgical_operation__operation__surgery__surgical_procedure__surgical_process  a therapeutic procedure with instruments to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
              subtype:  cutting_out__cuttingout__ablation__extirpation__excision  surgical removal of a body part or tissue
                 subtype:  adenoidectomy  surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
                 subtype:  adrenalectomy__suprarenalectomy  surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
                 subtype:  appendectomy__appendicectomy  surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
                 subtype:  cholecystectomy  surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
                    subtype:  laparoscopic_cholecystectomy__lap_choly__lapcholy  removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
                 subtype:  embolectomy  surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
                 subtype:  ennervation  surgical removal of a nerve
                 subtype:  hypophysectomy  surgical removal of the pituitary gland
                 subtype:  hysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus
                    subtype:  radical_hysterectomy__radicalhysterectomy__panhysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes
                    subtype:  total_hysterectomy__totalhysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus and cervix
                 subtype:  laminectomy  surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
                 subtype:  laryngectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)
                 subtype:  lithotomy  surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
                    subtype:  cholelithotomy  removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder
                 subtype:  lobectomy  surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
                 subtype:  lumpectomy  surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
                 subtype:  mastectomy  surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
                    subtype:  modified_radical_mastectomy  removal of a breast and the pectoralis minor and some lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit
                    subtype:  radical_mastectomy__radicalmastectomy  removal of a breast and the underlying muscles (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor) and lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit
                    subtype:  simple_mastectomy  removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact
                 subtype:  mastoidectomy  surgical removal of the mastoid process
                 subtype:  meniscectomy  surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
                 subtype:  nephrectomy  surgical removal of a kidney
                 subtype:  neurectomy  surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
                 subtype:  oophorectomy__ovariectomy  surgical removal of one of both ovaries
                 subtype:  oophorosalpingectomy  surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes
                 subtype:  ophthalmectomy  surgical removal of an eye
                 subtype:  orchidectomy__orchiectomy  surgical removal of one or both testicles
                 subtype:  pancreatectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
                 subtype:  pneumonectomy  surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
                 subtype:  prostatectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
                 subtype:  salpingectomy  surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
                 subtype:  sigmoidectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)
                 subtype:  splenectomy  surgical removal of the spleen
                 subtype:  stapedectomy  surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
                 subtype:  sympathectomy  surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
                 subtype:  thrombectomy  surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel
                 subtype:  thyroidectomy  surgical removal of the thyroid gland
                 subtype:  tonsillectomy  surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
                 subtype:  vasectomy  surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
                 subtype:  vulvectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the vulva
              subtype:  amputation  a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
              subtype:  angioplasty  an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery
              subtype:  arthroplasty  surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint
              subtype:  arthroscopy  a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision
              subtype:  autoplasty  surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body
              subtype:  brain_surgery__brainsurgery  any surgical procedure involving the brain
                 subtype:  psychosurgery  brain surgery on human patients intended to relieve severe and otherwise intractable mental or behavioral problems
                    subtype:  amygdalotomy  psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence)
                    subtype:  callosotomy  severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
                    subtype:  prefrontal_lobotomy__lobotomy__leukotomy__leucotomy__prefrontalleukotomy__prefrontal_leucotomy  surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
                       subtype:  transorbital_lobotomy  a method of performing prefrontal lobotomy in which the surgical knife is inserted above the eyeball and moved to cut brain fibers
                 subtype:  split-brain_technique__splitbraintechnique  brain surgery on animals in which the corpus callosum (and sometimes the optic chiasm) is severed so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted
              subtype:  castration  surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men); "bilateral castration results in sterilization"
              subtype:  cauterization__cautery__cauterisation  the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
                 subtype:  cryocautery  application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it
                 subtype:  thermocautery  cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat
                    subtype:  electrocautery  application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
              subtype:  chemosurgery  use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer
              subtype:  craniotomy  a surgical opening through the skull
              subtype:  cryosurgery  the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers)
              subtype:  curettage__curettement  surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
                 subtype:  suction_curettage__suctioncurettage__vacuum_aspiration  a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
              subtype:  debridement  surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
              subtype:  decortication  surgical removal of the cortex of an organ or part
              subtype:  dilation_and_curettage__dilatation_and_curettage__D_and_C  a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion
              subtype:  electrosurgery  surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery)
              subtype:  enterostomy  surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
              subtype:  enucleation  surgical removal of something without cutting into it; "the enucleation of the tumor"
              subtype:  evisceration  surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient
              subtype:  exenteration  surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis)
              subtype:  fenestration  surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis
              subtype:  gastrectomy  surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
              subtype:  gastroenterostomy  surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated
              subtype:  gastrostomy  surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
              subtype:  heart_surgery__heartsurgery  any surgical procedure involving the heart
                 subtype:  closed-heart_surgery  heart surgery in which a small incision is made (the chest cavity is not opened)
                    subtype:  port-access_coronary_bypass_surgery  heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed by the use of small instruments and tiny cameras threaded through small incisions while the heart is stopped and blood is pumped through a heart-lung machine
                    subtype:  minimally_invasive_coronary_bypass_surgery  heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed on the beating heart by the use of small instruments and cameras threaded through small incisions
                 subtype:  open-heart_surgery  heart surgery in which the rib cage is spread open and surgery to fix a heart valve or repair a coronary artery is performed while the heart is stopped and blood is detoured through a heart-lung machine
                    subtype:  coronary_bypass_surgery__coronary_bypass__coronary_artery_bypass_graft__CABG  open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart
              subtype:  hemorrhoidectomy__haemorrhoidectomy  surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
              subtype:  hysterotomy  surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
              subtype:  iridectomy  surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
              subtype:  iridotomy  a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat glaucoma
              subtype:  intestinal_bypass  surgical operation that shortens the small intestine; used in treating obesity
              subtype:  jejunostomy  surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
              subtype:  major_surgery__majorsurgery  any surgical procedure that involves anesthesia or respiratory assistance
              subtype:  microsurgery  surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures
                 subtype:  robotic_telesurgery__robotictelesurgery  microsurgery in which the surgeon performs surgery by manipulating the hands of a robot
              subtype:  minor_surgery__minorsurgery  any surgical procedure that does not involve anesthesia or respiratory assistance
              subtype:  myotomy  surgical incision or division of a muscle
              subtype:  myringectomy  surgical removal of the eardrum
              subtype:  myringoplasty  surgical repair of a perforated eardrum with a tissue graft
              subtype:  myringotomy  surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
              subtype:  neurosurgery  any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
              subtype:  nose_job__rhinoplasty  cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
              subtype:  orchiopexy  operation to bring an undescended testicle into the scrotum
              subtype:  osteotomy  surgical sectioning of bone
              subtype:  ostomy  surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
                 subtype:  colostomy  a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
                 subtype:  ileostomy  surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
              subtype:  phalloplasty  reconstructive surgery on the penis to repair congenital abnormality or injury
              subtype:  phlebectomy  surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
              subtype:  photocoagulation  surgical procedure that uses an intense laser beam to destroy diseased retinal tissue or to make a scar that will hold the retina in cases of detached retina
              subtype:  plastic_surgery__plasticsurgery__cosmetic_surgery__anaplasty  surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue
                 subtype:  rhytidectomy__face_lift__face_lifting__rhytidoplasty  plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
                 subtype:  keratoplasty__corneal_gaft__cornealgaft  a surgical procedure in which part or all of the cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
                    subtype:  epikeratophakia  using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed; "epikeratophakia gave her a living contact lens"
              subtype:  polypectomy  surgical removal of a polyp
              subtype:  resection  surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
                 subtype:  transurethral_resection_of_the_prostate__TURP  removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
              subtype:  rhinotomy  surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
              subtype:  rhizotomy  surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
              subtype:  Shirodkar's_operation__purse-string_operation  a surgical procedure in which a suture is used to close the cervix in a pregnant woman; is performed when the cervix has failed to retain previous pregnancies
              subtype:  sterilisation__sterilization  the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
                 subtype:  neutering__fixing__altering  the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the vet for neutering"
                    subtype:  castration.neutering__emasculation  neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
                    subtype:  spaying  neutering a female by removing the ovaries
                 subtype:  surgical_contraception  contraception by surgical sterilization
                    subtype:  tubal_ligation__tuballigation  a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
                    subtype:  vasectomy  surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
              subtype:  strabotomy  the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus
              subtype:  taxis__taxi  the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part
              subtype:  tracheostomy__tracheotomy  a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
              subtype:  organ_transplant__organtransplant__transplant__transplantation  an operation moving an organ from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient)
                 subtype:  corneal_transplant__cornealtransplant__corneal_graft__cornealgraft  the act of replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with another cornea taken from a donor (usually a donor who has recently died)
              subtype:  trephination  a operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
              subtype:  tympanoplasty  surgical correction or repair of defects or injuries in the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear
              subtype:  uranoplasty  surgical correction of a defect of the palate
              subtype:  vasovasostomy  a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy
              subtype:  vivisection  the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
           subtype:  physical_therapy__physiotherapy__physiatrics__physiatric  therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
              subtype:  occupational_therapy  physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients)
           subtype:  phytotherapy__herbal_therapy__botanical_medicine__botanicalmedicine  the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)
           subtype:  psychotherapy  the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
              subtype:  behavior_therapy__behavior_modification  psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior
                 subtype:  assertiveness_training__assertivenesstraining  a method of psychotherapy that reinforces you for stating negative and positive feelings directly
                 subtype:  aversion_therapy  any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success)
                 subtype:  desensitization_technique__desensitizationtechnique__desensitization_procedure__desensitizationprocedure__systematic_desinsitization  a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
                 subtype:  implosion_therapy__implosiontherapy__flooding  a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
                 subtype:  reciprocal_inhibition__reciprocal-inhibition_therapy  a method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety
                 subtype:  token_economy__tokeneconomy  a form of behavior therapy that has been used in some mental institutions; patients are rewarded with tokens for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards
              subtype:  client-centered_therapy  a method of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the client determines the focus and pace of each session
              subtype:  crisis_intervention  psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis
              subtype:  group_therapy__grouptherapy  psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic
                 subtype:  family_therapy  any of several therapeutic approaches in which a family is treated as a whole
              subtype:  hypnotherapy  the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
              subtype:  play_therapy  form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment
              subtype:  psychoanalysis__analysis__depth_psychology__depthpsychology  a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
                 subtype:  hypnoanalysis__hypnoanalysi  the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis
              subtype:  self-analysis  the application of psychotherapeutic principles to the analysis of your own personality
           subtype:  radiotherapy__radiation_therapy__radiationtherapy__actinotherapy__irradiation  the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to radiation from a radioactive substance
              subtype:  phototherapy  the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn
              subtype:  radium_therapy__Curietherapy  the use of radium in radiation therapy
              subtype:  X-ray_therapy  the therapeutic use of X rays
           subtype:  shock_therapy__shocktherapy__shock_treatment__shocktreatment  treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
              subtype:  electroconvulsive_therapy__electroconvulsivetherapy__electroshock__electroshock_therapy__ECT  the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
              subtype:  insulin_shock_treatment__insulinshocktreatment__insulin_shock__insulinshock__insulin_shock_therapy__insulinshocktherapy  the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
              subtype:  metrazol_shock_treatment__metrazol_shock__metrazol_shock_therapy  the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma
           subtype:  speech_therapy  any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech
           subtype:  thermotherapy  the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles
           subtype:  thrombolytic_therapy  therapy consisting of the administration of a pharmacological agent to cause thrombolysis of an abnormal blood clot
        subtype:  nursing_care__nursingcare  care by a skilled nurse
        subtype:  bandaging__dressing__binding  the act of applying a bandage
        subtype:  holistic_medicine  medical care of the whole person considered as subject to personal and social as well as organic factors
        subtype:  hospice  a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill
        subtype:  injection.medical_care__shot  the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"
           subtype:  intradermal_injection__intradermalinjection  an injection into the skin
           subtype:  intramuscular_injection__intramuscularinjection  an injection into a muscle
           subtype:  intravenous_injection__intravenousinjection  an injection into a vein
              subtype:  fix.intravenous_injection  (informal) an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
           subtype:  subcutaneous_injection  an injection under the skin
        subtype:  bloodletting  formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)
           subtype:  venesection__phlebotomy  surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
           subtype:  cupping  a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
        subtype:  defibrillation  treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator)
        subtype:  detoxification  treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
        subtype:  disinfection  treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
           subtype:  chlorination  disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
        subtype:  digitalization__digitalisation  the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders
        subtype:  anticoagulation  the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood
        subtype:  allopathy  the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself
        subtype:  homeopathy__homoeopathy  a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
        subtype:  intensive_care__intensivecare  close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions
     subtype:  modality  a method of therapy that involves physical treatment
        subtype:  massage  kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
           subtype:  cardiac_massage__cardiacmassage__heart_massage__heartmassage  an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or (during surgery) directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest
           subtype:  effleurage  a rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"
           subtype:  petrissage  massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed
           subtype:  Swedish_massage  massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints
           subtype:  tapotement  massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis
        subtype:  diathermy  a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
     subtype:  detoxification.treatment  a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
     subtype:  chiropractic  a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
     subtype:  fomentation  application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
     subtype:  naturopathy  a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process
     subtype:  naprapathy  a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues
     subtype:  orthodontic_treatment__orthodontictreatment  dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids; "orthodontic treatment of facial abnormalities"
     subtype:  orthoptics  treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
     subtype:  osteopathy  therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
     subtype:  osteoclasis__osteoclasi  treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone
     subtype:  acupuncture__stylostixi  (Chinese) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
     subtype:  acupressure__G-Jo__shiatsu  (Chinese and Japanese) treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
     subtype:  autogenic_therapy__autogenictherapy__autogenic_training__autogenictraining__autogenics  training patients in self-induced relaxation
     subtype:  hydropathy__hydrotherapy  the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
     subtype:  rest-cure  rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc.
  subtype:  incubation  maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
  subtype:  livery  the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
  subtype:  manicure  professional care for the hands and fingernails
  subtype:  pedicure  professional care for the feet and toenails
  subtype:  nourishment  the act of nourishing; "her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives"
  subtype:  nursing  the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
  subtype:  tender_loving_care__TLC  considerate and solicitous care; "young children need lots of TLC"
  subtype:  nurturance  physical and emotional care and nourishment
  subtype:  personal_care  care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
  subtype:  skin_care  care for the skin
     subtype:  facial  care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
  subtype:  faith_healing__faithhealing__faith_cure__faithcure  care provided through prayer and faith in God
     subtype:  laying_on_of_hands.faith_healing__layingonofhand  the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body
  subtype:  tree_surgery  treatment of damaged or decaying trees

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