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jwcc ch 13 abbreviations
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Nursing
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08/02/2012

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Term
aneurysm
Definition
weakening in the wall of a blood vessel causing a bulge, perhaps breaking open. This often causes a stroke
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aphasic
Definition
unable to speak
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CNS
Definition
Central Nervous System made up of the brain contained in the cranial cavity and sinal cord within the vertibral canal
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cervix
Definition
the narrow outer end of the uterus; seperates the uterus from vagina
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coma
Definition
a state of deep unconciosness
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C.V.A
Definition
Cerebrovascular Accident; or stroke
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esophogus
Definition
muscular tube for the passage of food- extends from back of throat to the stomach
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G.B.
Definition
Gall Bladder
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G.I
Definition
gastrointestinal-digestive system made up of esophogus,stomach,intestines
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kidney
Definition
organ that removes fluid waste from the blood stream and excretes it as urine
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M.S.
Definition
Multiple Sclerosis
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mucus
Definition
sticky substance secreted by mucus membranes
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obstruction
Definition
blockage of passageway such as trachea or bowel
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P.D.
Definition
Parkinson's Disease
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rectum
Definition
last 8-10 in of the colon
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vulva
Definition
external reproductive organs consisting of vaginal opening,labia,clitoris
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