Definition of 'sticking point'. sticking point also sticking-point. A sticking point in a discussion or series of negotiations is a point on which the people involved cannot agree and which may delay or stop the talks. A sticking point is also one aspect of a problem which you have trouble dealing with. The main sticking point was the question of taxes.
What is the National Gestational Diabetes Register (NGDR)? The NGDR is part of the NDSS and is a register of all women in Australia who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Women who have had gestational diabetes may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. The purposes of the NGDR are to:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Definition: Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are diagnostic tests performed on blood taken from an artery which contains oxygen and carbon dioxide. The Purpose of the ABG. ABGs measure how well the lungs can provide adequate oxygen to the body and subsequently remove carbon dioxide. Analysis of blood gases helps evaluate a person's respiratory and metabolic status. ABGs also measure blood pH and the integrity of the body's acid-base balance.