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​Warfarin diet

Layman's explanation

Food that has consistent amounts of vitamin K as it may affect the effectiveness of warfarin in reducing blood clotting

Used in a sentence

Patients who are prescribed warfarin are recommended to have consistent amounts of vitamin K as it may affect the effectiveness of warfarin in reducing blood clotting.

​Weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT)

Layman's explanation

Only allowed to take steps with affected leg within pain and comfort level

Used in a sentence

After his left knee replacement surgery, Mr Lee is only allowed to walk and take steps with his left leg within his pain and comfort level.

​Wheelchair mobility

Layman's explanation

Only allowed to move around in a wheelchair

Used in a sentence

As your father’s wound is not completely healed, he is only allowed to move around in a wheelchair.


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