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April Coon
Medical Terminology
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11/15/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Dx
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
CHF
Definition
Congested Heart Failure
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
PT
Definition
Physical therapy
Term
Lateral
Definition
LAT
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
Cardiomypathy
Definition
Disease where the heart muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened
Term
Self Cares
Definition
Under individual control, deliberate, and seldom initiated
Term
Cognitive
Definition
Embracing mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory
Term
Psychotropic
Definition
Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior
Term
ischemic
Definition
Shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Test done by a Dr to see the inside the funds of the eye
Term
Standing orders
Definition
Instructions or prescribed procedure in force permanently or until changed or cancelled
Term
Voided
Definition
To discharge or emit
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Purulent
Definition
Containing or composed of pus
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Hydroactive
Definition
Activated by water
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