emergency
nouncirca 1631{ds||1||}
- an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
- an urgent need for assistance or relief
emergency brake
noun
emergency brake
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1900
- a brake (as on an automobile) that can be used for stopping in the event of failure of the main brakes and to keep the vehicle from rolling when parked
emergency contraception
noun
emergency contraception
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1972
- drugs (such as the morning-after pill) or devices (such as an IUD) that are used to prevent fertilization or delay or prevent ovulation following unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure
emergency medical technician
noun
emergency medical technician
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1980
- emt
emergency medicine
noun
emergency medicine
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1966
- a medical specialty concerned with the care and treatment of acutely ill or injured patients who need immediate medical attention
emergency room
noun
emergency room
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1886
- a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons requiring immediate medical care
emergency use authorization
noun
emergency use authorization
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2003
- an authorization granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during a public health emergency that allows for the use of a drug or other medical product prior to its full approval —called also EUA
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