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sociogram

n. a graphic representation of the relations among members of a social unit or group. In most cases, each member of the group is depicted by a symbol, such as a lettered circle or square, and the types of relations among members (e.g., communication links, friendship pairings) are depicted by lines and arrows. Sociometry, as originally developed by Jacob L. Moreno, uses objective data collected by observers or self-reports provided by members of the group to generate sociograms.

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cardiopulmonary bypass machine

cardiopulmonary bypass machine

a mechanical device that carries out the functions of the heart and lungs for short periods during surgery involving these organs. The machine collects blood from the veins before it reaches the heart and circulates it through a plastic chamber in which it is freshly oxygenated before being pumped back into the patient’s arteries.