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| We are a very strong Christian belivers and we dont celebrate holidays |
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a native of Asia or a person of Asian descent.
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| of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America. |
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| Hematology, also spelled haematology (from the Greek αἷμα, haima "blood," and -λoγία), is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. |
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| A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.May 31, 2000 |
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| A cardiologist is a heart doctor. He or she is the one to visit if you feel a tightness in your chest and shortness of breath. We know that the suffix -ologist refers to someone who studies some area. |
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| Medical Definition of emergency room. : a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons with conditions (as illness or trauma) requiring immediate medical care. |
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| c/o. Abbreviation for complains of. |
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| Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness of breath can be caused by respiratory (breathing passages and lungs) or circulatory (heart and blood vessels) conditions and other conditions such as severe anemia or high fever. See also dyspnea. |
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a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. |
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| t.i.d. (on prescription): Seen on a prescription, t.i.d. means three times a day. It is an abbreviation for "ter in die" which in Latin means three times a day. The abbreviation t.i.d. is sometimes written without a period either in lower-case letters as "tid" or in capital letters as "TID". |
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| q.h.s. The JCAHO directs that (nightly) at bedtime be written in full to avoid misreading of this abbreviation as q.h., every hour. Abbreviation for L. quaque hora somni, every bedtime. |
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| p.r.n.: Abbreviation meaning "when necessary" (from the Latin "pro re nata", for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed). |
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| Per os" (/ˌpɜːrˈoʊs/; P.O.) is an adverbial phrase meaning literally from Latin "by opening" or "by way of the opening." The expression is used in medicine to describe a treatment that is taken orally. The abbreviated P.O. is often used on medical prescriptions. |
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| Ophthalmoscopy, also called funduscopy, is a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope (or funduscope). It is done as part of an eye examination and may be done as part of a routine physical examination |
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| buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest. |
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lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ).
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a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness |
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| A blood transfusion is a safe, common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels. Blood transfusions are done to replace blood lost during surgery or due to a serious injury. |
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| An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. An EKG shows the heart's electrical activity as line tracings on paper. The spikes and dips in the tracings are called waves. The heart is a muscular pump made up of four chambers . |
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| A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen. |
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| Definition of ADLs (activities of daily living) ... ADLs (activities of daily living): The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, work, homemaking, and leisure. |
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| Clark is an English language surname, ultimately derived from the Latin clericus meaning "scribe", "secretary" or a scholar within a religious order, referring to someone who was educated. Clark evolved from "clerk". First records of the name are found in 12th century England. |
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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech |
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strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention.
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a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. |
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| Neonatal abstinence syndrome. To use the sharing features on this page, please enable JavaScript. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother's womb. |
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| The CHF is the currency abbreviation for the Swiss franc, which is the currency of Switzerland. The country's official name is the Swiss Confederation, which dates back to 1291; the abbreviation "CHF" is derived from the Latin name of the country, "Confoederatio Helvetica," with the "F" standing for "franc." |
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| Activities of daily living (ADL) are routine activities that people tend do every day without needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence. |
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| Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness of breath can be caused by respiratory (breathing passages and lungs) or circulatory (heart and blood vessels) conditions and other conditions such as severe anemia or high fever. See also dyspnea. |
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
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| PT means "Phantasy Tour" or "Physical Training" So now you know - PT means "Phantasy Tour" or "Physical Training" - don't thank us. YW! What does PT mean? PT is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the PT definition is given. |
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| (on prescription): Seen on a prescription, t.i.d. means three times a day. It is an abbreviation for "ter in die" which in Latin means three times a day. The abbreviation t.i.d. is sometimes written without a period either in lower-case letters as "tid" or in capital letters as "TID". |
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| HCL |
Hydrochloric Acid (Hydrogen Chloride) |
| HCL |
Harvard College Library (Harvard University) |
| HCL |
Hairy Cell Leukemia |
| HCL |
Hindustan Copper Ltd. (Kolkata, India) |
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| VO |
verbal order |
| VOC |
vaso-occlusive crisis |
| VOD |
volume of distribution |
| VPA |
valproic acid |
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an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium. |
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| CERU |
Commercialism in Education Research Unit (formerly Center for the Analysis of Commercialism in Education) |
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Conservation Ecology Research Unit (University of Pretoria, South Africa) |
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Commander Emergency Recovery Unit |
| CERU |
Chinese Economy Research Unit (Australia) |
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| when necessary" (from the Latin "pro re nata", for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed). |
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difficulty in speaking due to a physical disorder of the mouth, tongue, throat, or vocal cords. |
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| GL means "Good Luck" or "Good Looking" So now you know - GL means "Good Luck" or "Good Looking" - don't thank us. YW! What does GL mean? GL is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the GL definition is given. |
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| IM |
intramuscular |
| IMA |
inferior mesenteric artery |
| IMB |
intermenstrual bleed (bleeding between periods) |
| IMI |
intramuscular injection |
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a slight hollow in a hard, even surface made by a blow or by the exertion of pressure. |
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a number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another. |
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| DT |
diphtheria-tetanus (combined vaccination) delirium tremens |
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due to |
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descending thoracic aorta |
| DTaP |
diphtheria–tetanus–acellular pertussis (combined vaccination) |
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| The units of measurement mg and ml stand for milligrams and milliliters, respectively. ... The prefix "milli" means a fraction of a thousand, which means milligrams (1/1000 gram) and milliliters (1/1000 liter) measure very small quantities |
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| UTL |
Université du Temps Libre (French: University of Free Time) |
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Unable To Locate |
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Universal Task List |
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Upper Tolerance Limit |
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| UA |
urinalysis unstable angina |
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upon arrival |
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unstable angina |
| UAE |
Uterine Artery Embolization (synonym for Uterine Fibroid Embolization |
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| Medical Definition of occupational therapy. : therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning. |
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| Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed. They can be self-adhering with a surface that repells water, bacteria and other outside contaminants. They are considered occlusive or semi-occlusive |
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left occipitoanterior (fetal position) lysis of adhesions |
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loss of consciousness level of consciousness (e.g., "altered LOC from head trauma") |
| LOF |
leakage of fluid |
| LOH |
loss of heterozygosity |
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| tube is one that is passed through the nose (via the nasopharynx and esophagus) down into the stomach. An NG tube is a flexible tube made of rubber or plastic and has bidirectional potential. |
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| A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. It's one of the ways doctors can make sure kids with trouble eating get the fluid and calories they need to grow. |
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| Medical Definition of occupational therapy. : therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning. |
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| pertaining to or requiring treatment by other than surgical means. 4. pertaining to or giving evidence of the state of one's health: a medical discharge from the army; a medical examination. ... something done or received in regard to the state of one's health, as a medical examination. |
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| CPR. (sē′pē-är′) Short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An emergency procedure in which the heart and lungs are made to work by compressing the chest overlying the heart and forcing air into the lungs. CPR is used to maintain circulation when the heart has stopped pumping on its own. |
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| TBI |
to be intubated total body irradiation traumatic brain injury |
| TBLC |
term birth living child |
| TC |
traffic crash |
| TCA |
tricyclic antidepressant |
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| R |
respiration |
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refractory anemia rheumatoid arthritis right atrium room air |
| RAD |
reflex anal dilatation right axis deviation reactive airway disease radiation absorbed dose reactive attachment disorder |
| Rad hys |
radical hysterectomy |
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| means "Sticking tongue out |
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| pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries, usually measured on the radial artery by means of a sphygmomanometer, and expressed in millimeters of mercury either as a fraction having as numerator the maximum pressure that follows systole of the left ventricle of the heart ... |
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| pupils equal and reactive to light (and accommodation) |
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| (physician assistant): A physician assistant (PA) is a mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor (an MD) or osteopathic physician (a DO). |
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| In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body. Typically, lateral refers to the outer side of the body part, but it is also used to refer to the side of a body part. ... The opposite of lateral is medial. 2. |
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Definition: Bilateral means "on both sides". The term is derived from Latin, "bi" means two, and "lateral" means to the side. In medicine, bilateral it refers to both sides of the body, or two of something. Bilateral ankle fractures would mean both ankles are fractured.
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| The mediastinum is the area in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, part of the windpipe (the trachea), the esophagus, and the great vessels including the ascending aorta and right and left pulmonary arteries—essentially all of the organs in the chest except the lungs. |
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