| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vacuum (used at birth) |
a suction cup attached to the baby's head to ease |
| Varicella vaccine |
given to children once after they are 12 months old or to older children if they have never had chickenpox or been vaccinated (to prevent chickenpox). varicella vaccine is given as a series of 2 shots. |
| Velocardiofacial/DiGeorge Syndrome |
chromosomal deletion disorder involving the genomic region 22q11.2 |
| Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) |
caused by a defect in chromosome 22, results in the poor development of several body systems. Medical problems include heart defects, poor immune |
| Verbal Behavioral Therapy (VBA) |
(based on the principles of ABA) therapy method with a different approach to the acquisition and function of language is Verbal Behavior (VB) therapy. |
| Vesicoureteral Reflux |
urine collects in the bladder, backs up the ureter and into the kidneys |
| Vesicoureteral Reflux (Renal reflux) |
condition in which urine flows from the bladder, back up the ureter, and back into the kidneys |
| VNS |
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is designed to prevent seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve. These pulses are supplied |
| Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) |
oiding cystourethrogram and voiding cystourethrography are abbreviated VCUG or VCU. A test to examine the bladder and urethra while the bladder fills and empties. A radiopaque liquid (that can be seen on x-ray) is placed in the bladder through a catheter. The bladder is filled until the patient urinates. Radiographs (x-rays) are usually taken before, during, and after voiding. This test can reveal abnormalities of the inside of the urethra and bladder. The test can also determine whether the flow of urine is normal when the bladder empties. |
