What Is an Addendum to a Medical Record

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What is an addendum to a medical record?

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Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to improve survival and reproduction.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, area around the tonsils, or the back of the throat.

Difficulty Swallowing

A condition, medically known as dysphagia, characterized by discomfort or challenges in swallowing food or liquids.

Accessory Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, facilitating shoulder, neck, and head movement.