Disintermediation

Process of removing funds from a financial intermediary so that it will earn a higher yield with another financial intermediary.
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UK: Process of parties dealing direct without involving intermediaries, e.g. insurer sells personal lines over the Internet. Innovatory ART products are often handled directly by the contracting parties.

Dismemberment

Accidental loss of limb or sight.
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MEDICAL,USA: Amputation or accidental loss of a limb or a portion of it.
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US: Loss of body members (limbs), or use thereof, or loss of sight due to injury.
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The accidental loss of limb or sight.

Disposition

Physician’s description of the patient’s status and destination at discharge (e.g., discharged to home or self-care [routine discharge], left against medical advice, discharged to another short-term or long-term hospital, expired). These data may be used for quality assurance purposes. Also known as disposition of patient .