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tertiary care

highly specialized care given to patients who are in danger of disability or death. Tertiary care often requires sophisticated technologies provided by highly specialized practitioners and facilities, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, thoracic surgeons, and intensive care units. Compare primary care; secondary care.

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shaken baby syndrome (SBS)

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