Question 1

is it painful to get partials?

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Not normally: If the partials are made right, fitted correctly and adjusted as needed, they are not painful. Many peoplwe wear them for years and trhey become a part of them. Partials can be all plastic or plastic and metal, but either type can be very comfortable after an initial period of adjustments and getting used to them.

Question 2

what is partial intubation?

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Airway device: "laryngeal mask airway", which is an airway device that sits in the throat just above the vocal cords, used for general anesthesia. This is opposed to tracheal intubation, where the breathing tube passes through the vocal cords. This is less invasive, and often requires fewer medications, but it is not necessarily safer or less safe. You may still have sore throat, but shouldn't have hoarseness.

Question 3

what is a partial overdenture?

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Overdenture: An overdenture uses implants or retained tooth roots to provide support and increase retention of a removable denture or partial.  Ina partial there are some  remaining teeth.

Question 4

what is a partial overdenture?

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Check out this site: The following website spells out many and more questions discussing overdentures.  They are not for everyone, though, and you need a consultation with options.  
http://www.teethinplace.com/inplace-what-are-overdentures

Question 5

what does partially contracted gallblader mean?

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Can be: A common normal finding that could indicate eating too soon before the ultrasound, if there are no gallstones present. With gallstones this could indicate empty non-functional gallbladder from chronic cholecystitis.

Question 6

what are the effects of a partial thyroidectomy?

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Usually no effect: On production of thyroid hormone- remaining thyoid tissue enough to give normal levels.

Question 7

what are partial seizures?

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Only part of brain: At least at onset these seizures affect only part of the brain. Typically one remains awake - unless generalized to the other hemisphere or occasionally with complex partial seizures. Often confused with panic disorder, migraine headaches, dissociation, amnesia, schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and medication/elicit drug reactions.

Question 8

what are partial birth abortions?

Accepted Answer

A media term: The media and or various interest groups have coined & used this phrase in the struggle over abortion practices. It is not a medical term so the definition is whatever the interest group using it decides  it is at the time they bring it up.

Question 9

partial penetration for 20 sec hiv ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Even a short duration of unprotected intercourse puts someone at risk for STD transmission. This is made worse if there is any tearing, or if ogasm occurs. Always, always use a condom. Recommend testing.

Question 10

what is partial elementary seizures?

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Antiquated term: We now use the term SIMPLE partial seizures. This is a type of seizure affecting a small area of the brain, is on 1 side only (no spread) &amp; can involve funny feelings, sensations, or motor movements. However, MENTAL AWARENESS of the patient isn't lost. Contrast this to COMPLEX partial seizures where awareness of the environment is lost. Questions?  www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi  Key Code: PDXFNR

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