chaperone
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(shap′ĕ-rōn″)

1. One who accompanies a health care provider during the examination of a potentially vulnerable patient to ensure the patient's safety and comfort. SEE: 2. Molecular chaperone.
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(shap′ĕ-rōn″)

1. One who accompanies a health care provider during the examination of a potentially vulnerable patient to ensure the patient's safety and comfort. SEE: 2. Molecular chaperone.
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