Use of internal and/or external hardware (e.g., pins, rods, plates, wires) to keep a bone in place; also referred to as instrumentation .

Settlement option in a life insurance policy wherein the insurance company uses policy proceeds plus interest to pay the beneficiary either annually or semiannually until the proceeds plus interest are all gone. Also called fixed payment option .

Net worth of hospital or other health facilities and other resources.

Expenses that do not change with fluctuations in number of members or use of medical services in a managed care plan.
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UK:REFERENCES: See: STANDING CHARGES.

Settlement option in a life insurance policy wherein the insurance company uses policy proceeds plus interest to pay the beneficiary either annually or semiannually for a specific period of time.