Pocket Health Dictionary

Pocket: From 1 Different Sources


Out-of-pocket Payment

A fee paid by the consumer of health services directly to the provider at the time of delivery.... out-of-pocket payment

Pocket, Gingival

See periodontitis.... pocket, gingival

Periodontal Pocket

a space between the gingival tissues and tooth occurring in periodontitis. See periodontal disease.... periodontal pocket

Pocket Resuscitation Mask

a compressible and easily carried mask, which can be expanded and fitted over the mouth and nose of a nonbreathing patient in order to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through a small valve without contact between the mouth of the rescuer and that of the patient.... pocket resuscitation mask



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