Employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens from blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) because employees are not using Universal Precautions. 1  Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.
atonality. n. 1. (Music, other) absence of or disregard for an established musical key in a composition. 2. (Music, other) the principles of composition embodying this and providing a radical alternative to the diatonic system.
atrial fibrillation (AF) a cardiac arrhythmia characterized by disorganized electrical activity in the atria accompanied by an irregular ventricular response that is usually rapid. The atria quiver instead of pumping in an organized fashion, resulting in compromised ventricular filling and reduced stroke volume.