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Medical Terminolgy
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Undergraduate 1
05/06/2020
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tachy
 Definition
fast
Term
leukocyte
 Definition
WBC white blood cell
Term
gastro
 Definition
stomach
Term
quadraplegia
 Definition
paralysis from neck to feet
Term
hypertension
 Definition
high blood presurre
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hypoglycemia
 Definition
low blood sugar
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dysphagia
 Definition
difficulty swallowing
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pathology
 Definition
study of disease
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hepatomegaly
 Definition
enlargement of the liver
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PRN
 Definition
as needed
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ac
 Definition
before meals
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BID
 Definition
twice a day
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DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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c/o
 Definition
complaint of
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PMH
 Definition
past medical history
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o2
 Definition
oxygen
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CXR
 Definition
chest xray
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dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
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CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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EMS
 Definition
emergency medical services
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DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
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ED
 Definition
emergency department
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GI
 Definition
gastronintestinal
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H & P
 Definition
history and physical
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HBV
 Definition
Hepatitis B virus
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
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LLE
 Definition
lower left extremity
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hs
 Definition
hour of sleep/bedtime
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
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NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergy
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Na
 Definition
sodium
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism
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PT
 Definition
physical therapist
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q
 Definition
every
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qd
 Definition
every day
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r/o
 Definition
rule out
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s & s
 Definition
signs and symptoms
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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UE
 Definition
upper extemity
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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cyanosis
 Definition
blue tinge to lips due to lack of oxygen to the brain
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hematuria
 Definition
blood in urine
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emesis
 Definition
vomit
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Anemia
 Definition
condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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