prosthetic group

group (grldbomacp)

1. an assemblage of objects having certain things in common.

2. a number of atoms forming a recognizable and usually transferable portion of a molecule.

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azo group  a bivalent chemical group composed of two nitrogen atoms, —N:N—.

blood group  see under B.

Diagnosis-Related Groups  groupings of diagnostic categories used as a basis for hospital payment schedules by Medicare and other third party payment plans.

dorsal respiratory group  a part of the medullary respiratory center that controls the basic rhythm of respiration.

encounter group  a sensitivity group in which the members strive to gain emotional rather than intellectual insight, with emphasis on the expression of interpersonal feelings in the group situation.

prosthetic group  a low molecular weight, nonprotein compound that binds with a protein component (apoprotein, specifically apoenzyme) to form a protein (e.g., holoenzyme) with biological activity.

sensitivity training group , T-group, training group a nonclinical group, not intended for persons with severe emotional problems, which focuses on self-awareness and understanding and on interpersonal interactions in an effort to develop the assets of leadership, management, counseling, or other roles.

ventral respiratory group  a part of the medullary respiratory center whose neurons function during strong respiration, moving voluntary muscles to control inhalation and exhalation or modify behavior of other respiratory motoneurons.

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prosthetic group

n.

The nonprotein component of a conjugated protein, as the heme in hemoglobin.

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group [gro̳p]

1. an assemblage of objects having certain things in common.

2. a number of atoms forming a recognizable and usually transferable portion of a molecule.

activity g's groups of individuals with similar needs for occupational therapy who are working on the correction of problems that they hold in common.

azo group the bivalent radical, -N=N-.

blood group see blood group.

control group see control (def. 3).

Diagnosis-Related G's see diagnosis-related groups.

encounter group a sensitivity group in which the members strive to gain emotional rather than intellectual insight, with emphasis on the expression of interpersonal feelings in the group situation.

focus g's individuals with a common interest who meet to explore a problem in depth.

PLT group [psittacosis-lymphogranuloma venereum-trachoma] alternative name for genus Chlamydia.

prosthetic group

1. an organic radical, nonprotein in nature, which together with a protein carrier forms an enzyme.

2. a cofactor tightly bound to an enzyme, i.e., it is an integral part of the enzyme and not readily dissociated from it.

3. a cofactor that may reversibly dissociate from the protein component of an enzyme; a coenzyme.

sensitivity group (sensitivity training group) a nonclinical group intended for persons without severe emotional problems, focusing on self-awareness, self-understanding, and interpersonal interactions and aiming to develop skills in leadership, management, counseling, or other roles. Called also T-group and training group.

support group

1. a group made up of individuals with a common problem, usually meeting to express feelings, vent frustrations, and explore effective coping strategies. Education is a component of some support groups.

2. in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the use of a group environment to provide emotional support and health-related information for members.

support group (omaha) in the omaha system, regular planned gatherings to accomplish some compatible goal.

T-group sensitivity group.

group therapy a form of psychotherapy in which a group of patients meets regularly with a group leader, usually a therapist. The group may be balanced, having patients with diverse problems and attitudes, or it may be composed of patients who all have similar diagnoses or issues to resolve. In some groups, patients may be basically mentally healthy but trying to work through external stressors, such as job loss, natural disasters, or physical illness. Self-help groups are groups of people with a commonality of diagnosis (e.g., alcoholism, overeating, or a particular chronic physical illness) or of experience (e.g., rape, incest) and a leader who may be not a therapist but rather one who has experienced a similar problem or situation.

From hearing how the group leader or other members feel about this behavior, the patient may gain insight into his or her anxieties and conflicts. The group may provide emotional support for self-revelation and a structured environment for trying out new ways of relating to people. In contrast, there are other groups that focus on altering behavior, with less or minimal attention paid to gaining insight into the causes of the problems.

therapy group in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the application of psychotherapeutic techniques to a group, including the utilization of interactions between members of the group. See also group therapy.

training group sensitivity group.

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group

1. an assemblage of objects or animals having certain things in common.

2. a number of atoms forming a recognizable and usually transferable portion of a molecule.

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azo group

the bivalent radical, −N=N−.

blood g's

categories into which blood can be classified on the basis of agglutinogens. See also blood group.

group breeding scheme

method of selecting breeding stock in which a group of breeders cooperate to run an open nucleus breeding scheme; in return they receive a regular supply of breeding stock, mostly males, for use in their own herds or flocks. Called also cooperative breeding scheme.

group medication

see mass medication.

group practice

see group practice.

prosthetic group

1. an organic radical, nonprotein in nature, which together with a protein carrier forms an enzyme.

2. a cofactor tightly bound to an enzyme, i.e. it is an integral part of the enzyme and not readily dissociated from it.

3. a cofactor that may reversibly dissociate from the protein component of an enzyme; a coenzyme.

group specific antigen

see group specific antigen.