pointing

pointing,

n a fluctuation pertaining to the area where the purulent exudate is eroding through tissues to an external surface. At this point an incision and drainage operation usually is performed.

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pointing

1. the posture adopted by a horse with one lame limb, lame with a weight-bearing lameness. The toe of the affected limb is rested on the ground in front of its normal position and less weight is taken on it than normal.

2. the posture adopted by a pointer type hunting dog when it detects the presence of a bird—looking straight at the location of the bird, perfectly still with the tail straight out behind and one front limb flexed with the carpus at right angles.

3. the coming to a head or maturation of an abscess.

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Patient discussion about pointing.

Q. Can anybody tell me the point where I should be worried that I've become an alcoholoic? What is the definition of an alcoholist?

A. Since you are asking the question I think you already know the answer. No one asks this question out of the blue. Being an alcoholic is different for everyone. But if it has disrupted your life or the lives of those around you in any way, I would say yeah, you might want to talk to someone about quitting or at minimum controlling your drinking. But if you are truly an alcoholic you can never drink again. Not one sip. You will learn that one drink is too many and a thousand is never enough. If this question is for someone else, all you can do is be supportive of them whatever their decision is.

Q. is depression is a diseases that can appear in any point in life?

A. yes,it can happen anytime i.e. loss of employment,divorce,loss of a loved one,there are so many things that can set depression off,the main thing to do is talk to someone,don"t keep it all bottled up,find some one that will listen to you,if needed you can see a doctor for some medication,just remember tour not alone,cbellh47 is someone that would be someome to talk to,i recommended him as a support leader for depression.

Q. can you get autism at some point of your life? or do you necessarily have to be born with it?

A. No, autism is a congenital state and it is not considered 'aquired' as other conditions are. Autism and autism spectrum diseases are usually diagnosed during the first few years of life.