Deductible
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| Deductible | |
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| Term | Deductible |
| Short definition | decubitus - (pronounced) (deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-ser) Damage to an area of skin caused by constant pressure on the area over a long period of time. This pressure can reduce blood flow to the affected area, which can lead to tissue damage and death. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Deductible - (pronounced) (dee-DUK-tih-bul) The amount of money a health-insured patient pays for health care services before health insurance begins paying. Healthcare services can include doctor visits, laboratory tests, prescription medications, and hospital stays. Not all health plans require a deductible. Typically, plans with higher deductibles have lower monthly premiums (payments)
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