floccillation

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floccillation (flok-si-lay-shŏn) n. see carphology.

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floccillation
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing floccillation (flok-si- lay -shŏn) n. see carphology .
carphology
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing carphology ( floccillation ) (kar- fol -ŏji) n. plucking at the bedclothes by a delirious patient. This is often a sign of extreme exhaustion and may be the prelude to death.

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