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Medical Terminology
Brief Medical Vocab Review
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12/29/2010
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Term
AAA
 Definition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Term
Abd
 Definition
Abdomen
Term
Accessory Muscle Use
 Definition
Using neck muscles as you struggle to breath
Term
Adenopathy
 Definition
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Term
Adnexa
 Definition
Ovaries and fallopian tubes
Term
AED
 Definition
Automatic External Defibrillator
Term
Afebrile
 Definition
Without fever
Term
Albuterol
 Definition
Rx to relieve asthma
Term
ALOC
 Definition
Altered Level of Consciousness
Term
Amoxicillin
 Definition
Antibiotic for kids
Term
AMS
 Definition
Altered Mental Status
Term
Aneurysm
 Definition
Abnormal widening of blood vessel
Term
Angina
 Definition
Chest pain due to lack of blood flow to heart
Term
Angioplasty
 Definition
Dilator inserted into artery - opened for stent placement
Term
Anion Gap
 Definition
Blood test to measure acid in the blood
Term
Anisocoria
 Definition
Unequal pupil size
Term
Arthralgia
 Definition
Joint pain w/o swelling
Term
Articulation
 Definition
Connection between bones
Term
ASA
 Definition
Aspirin
Term
Atelectasis
 Definition
Partial collapse of airways in the lungs
Term
Augmentin
 Definition
Antibiotic for ears
Term
Avulsion
 Definition
Forcible tearing away of structure
Term
Axilla
 Definition
Underarm
Term
Azithromycin
 Definition
Antibiotic for lung infection
Term
BID
 Definition
Rx: Twice per day
Term
BLE
 Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Term
Bradycardia
 Definition
Slow heart rhythm
Term
Bradypnea
 Definition
Slow breathing
Term
Brudzinski's Sign
 Definition
Sign of meningitis
Term
Bruit
 Definition
Sound indicating narrowing of vessel
Term
BUE
 Definition
Bilateral Upper Extremeties
Term
C/o
 Definition
Complains of...
Term
C/w
 Definition
Consistent with...
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer
Term
CABS
 Definition
Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Term
CAD
 Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
Cardiac Catherization (Angiogram)
 Definition
Catheter passed through artery to evaluate blood flow
Term
Cardiomegaly
 Definition
Enlargement of the heart
Term
Carotid Bruit
 Definition
Noise from the carotid arter
Term
Cellulitis
 Definition
Infection of the skin
Term
Cerumen
 Definition
Earwax
Term
Cholecystectomy
(Cholecystitis)
 Definition
Removal of gallbladder
(Inflammation of gallbladder)
Term
Cholelithiasis
 Definition
Gallstones formed in the gallbladder
Term
Cipro
 Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Cirrhosis
 Definition
Inflammation of the liver
Term
Clubbing
 Definition
Swelling of nail bed
Term
CMT
 Definition
Cervical Motion Tenderness
Term
Colectomy
 Definition
Removal of part/all of large intestine
Term
Colostomy
 Definition
Procedure that creates opening between the colon and abdomen
Term
Conjunctiva
 Definition
White part of eye
Term
COPD
 Definition
Emphysema - Shortness of breath
Term
CVA Tenderness
 Definition
Costovetebral Angle Tenderness - Tenderness at lower rib
Term
CP
 Definition
Chest Pain
Term
Creatinine
 Definition
Blood test measuring kidney function
Term
Crepitus
 Definition
Crackling bones
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebral Vascular Accident/Stroke - Brain death due to loss of blood supply
Term
Cyanosis/Cyanotic
 Definition
Blue skin due to lack of oxygen
Term
D&C
 Definition
Dilation and curettage
Term
D5W
 Definition
IV solution of 5% sugar
Term
DDD
 Definition
Degenerative Disk Disease
Term
Debridement
 Definition
Cleaning of a wound
Term
Decubitus
 Definition
Pressure soar on skin
Term
Daphoresis
 Definition
Perspiration
Term
Dilaudid
 Definition
IV narcotic
Term
Diltiazem
 Definition
Rx to slow heart rate
Term
DJD
 Definition
Degenerative Joint Disease
Term
DKA
 Definition
Diabetes Ketoacidosis
Term
Dopamine
 Definition
Rx to raise BP
Term
Dullness of Percussion
 Definition
Solid mass under area being tapped
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Venous Thrombosis - Clot in deep vein of arm or leg
Term
Dysmenorrhea
 Definition
Painful menstruation
Term
Dyspareunia
 Definition
Painful intercourse
Term
Dyspepsia
 Definition
Indigestion
Term
Ecchymosis
 Definition
Bruising
Term
EF
 Definition
Ejection Fraction
Term
EGD
 Definition
Upper Endoscopy
Term
EMS
 Definition
Emergency Medical Services
Term
EOMI
 Definition
Extraocular Movements Intact
Term
Exopthalmus
 Definition
Bulging eyes - from thyroid disease
Term
FHR
 Definition
Fetal HR
Term
FHT
 Definition
Fetal heart tones
Term
Friction Rub
 Definition
Abnormal heart/lung sound
Term
Funduscopic
 Definition
Exam of back of eye
Term
GPA
 Definition
Grava Para Abortions - Spontaneous live births
Term
Gallop
 Definition
Extra heart sound
Term
GCS
 Definition
Glasow Coma Scale
Term
GIB
 Definition
Gastrointestinal bleed
Term
Gravid
 Definition
Pregnant
Term
GSW
 Definition
Gun Shot Wound
Term
Guarding
 Definition
Involuntary tightening of stomach muscles
Term
HCTZ
 Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
Term
Hemangioma
 Definition
Tumor with blood vessels
Term
Hematemesis
 Definition
Vomiting blood
Term
Hematochezia
 Definition
Blood in the stool
Term
Hematoma
 Definition
Blood in an organ or tissue
Term
Hematuria
 Definition
Blood in urine
Term
Hemiparesis
 Definition
Weakness on one half of the body
Term
Hemiplegia
 Definition
Paralysis on one half of the body
Term
Hemoptysis
 Definition
Coughing up blood
Term
Hemothorax
 Definition
Blood in chest cavity
Term
Hepatomegaly
 Definition
Englarged liver
Term
Hepatosplenomegaly
 Definition
Englarged liver and spleen
Term
HH
 Definition
Hiatal Hernia
Term
Hyperlipidemia
 Definition
Elevated cholesterol in the blood
Term
Hysterectomy
 Definition
Removal of uterus
Term
IBS
 Definition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Term
ICH
 Definition
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Term
Ileus
 Definition
Bowel lacks normal contractions
Term
Induration
 Definition
Hardened tissue
Term
Infarct
 Definition
Tissue death due to lack of blood flow
Term
Inguinal
 Definition
Groin Region
Term
Intervertebral Disc
 Definition
Structure between vertebral bodies
Term
Ischemia
 Definition
Temporary, localized lack of blood flow
Term
IUP
 Definition
Intrauterine pregnancy
Term
IVC
 Definition
Inferior vena cava
Term
Jaundice
 Definition
Yellow discoloration of skin
Term
JVD
 Definition
Jugular Vein Distention
Term
Keloid
 Definition
Scar formation
Term
Kernig's Sign
 Definition
Sign of meningitis
Term
Lacrimal
 Definition
Tears
Term
LAFB
 Definition
Left Anterior Fascicular Block
Term
LBBB
 Definition
Left Bundle Branch Block
Term
Leukocyte Esterase
 Definition
Test to detect infection in urine
Term
Lipase
 Definition
Blood test to measure pancreas activity
Term
LLE
 Definition
Left Lower Extremities
Term
LLQ
 Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LVH
 Definition
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Term
Lymphadenopathy
 Definition
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Term
Lymphangitis
 Definition
Infectioin in lymphatic system
Term
Macule
 Definition
Small colored spot on skin
Term
Malaise
 Definition
Generalized discomfort or weakness
Term
Malleolus
 Definition
Projections on ankle joint
Term
Malocclusion
 Definition
Teeth don't fit together
Term
Mandible
 Definition
Jaw Bone
Term
Maxalt
 Definition
Migraine RX
Term
Maxilla
 Definition
Cheek
Term
MCA/MCC
 Definition
Motorcycle Accident/Collision
Term
Melena
 Definition
Black stool
Term
Meningismus
 Definition
Stiff neck
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack
Term
MRA
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram
Term
MRSA/VRSA
 Definition
Resistant bacteria
Term
MVA
 Definition
Motor Vehicle Accident
Term
Myalgia
 Definition
Muscle pain
Term
Nares
 Definition
Nostrils
Term
Neuralgia
 Definition
Sharp pain along a nerve
Term
Nitroglycerine
 Definition
Rx: Dilates blood vessels, used for heart pain
Term
NL
 Definition
Normal
Term
Norco
 Definition
Rx: Oral narcotic, Vicodin
Term
Normal Saline
 Definition
Equimolor to blood
Term
NSAID
 Definition
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
NSVD
 Definition
Normal Spontaneous Delivery
Term
NTG
 Definition
Rx: Nitroglycerine
Term
Nystagmus
 Definition
Involuntary rapid eye movement
Term
Occiput
 Definition
Back part of skull
Term
Olecranon
 Definition
Projection of ulna, forming point of elbow
Term
Oophorectomy
 Definition
Removal of ovaries
Term
Organomegaly
 Definition
Enlargement of spleen, liver, or kidneys
Term
Os
 Definition
Mouth
Term
OTC
 Definition
Over The Counter
Term
Pallor
 Definition
Pale skin
Term
Palmar/Volar
 Definition
Palm side of hand
Term
Paresthesia
 Definition
Burning, tingling or numbness
Term
PAT
 Definition
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Term
PE
 Definition
Pulmonary Embolus - Clot in lung
Term
Pedal Edema
 Definition
Water retention in foot/ankle
Term
Peritonsillar Abscess
 Definition
Abscess behind the tonsil
Term
Petechia
 Definition
Red Spot on skin caused by subcutaneous bleeding
Term
Plantar Flexion
 Definition
Downward flexion of the foot
Term
PMD/PCP
 Definition
Primary Doctor/Physician
Term
PMI Displaced Laterally
 Definition
Sign of enlarged heart
Term
Pneumothorax
 Definition
Presence of air in chest cavity
Term
Dorsal
 Definition
Back of body
Term
PRN
 Definition
Rx: As needed
Term
Prolonged Expirations
 Definition
Airway narrowing on expiration
Term
Prominent abdominal aortic pulsation
 Definition
Possible AAA
Term
Prone
 Definition
Face down
Term
PSVT
 Definition
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Term
Purulent
 Definition
Contains pus
Term
PVC
 Definition
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Term
RA
 Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
Rales
 Definition
Clicking, rattling in the lungs on inhalation
Term
RBBB
 Definition
Right Bundle Branch Block
Term
Rebound
 Definition
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
Term
Retractions
 Definition
Sucking between ribs during inspiration
Term
Rhinorrhea
 Definition
Watery discharge from nose
Term
Rhonchi
 Definition
Respiratory sound indicating the presence of thick fluid
Term
Rocephin
 Definition
IV antibiotic
Term
Romberg's Sign
 Definition
Falling to one's side with eyes closed
Term
RVR
 Definition
Rapid Ventricular Response
Term
S/P
 Definition
Status post
Term
SAB
 Definition
Spontaneous Abortion
Term
SAH
 Definition
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Term
SDH
 Definition
Subdural Hemorrhage
Term
Sepsis
 Definition
Toxins or microorganisms in the blood
Term
SNF
 Definition
Skilled Nursing Facility
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Splenectomy
 Definition
Removal of spleen
Term
Splenomegaly
 Definition
Enlarged spleen
Term
Splinting
 Definition
Not moving because of pain
Term
Sputum
 Definition
Matter with saliva from the mouth
Term
Status Epilepticus
 Definition
Continuous seizure activity
Term
Stellate
 Definition
Star shaped
Term
Stenosis
 Definition
Narrowing of passage
Term
Stridor
 Definition
Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of upper airway
Term
Supine
 Definition
Face up
Term
Supraventricular
 Definition
Arising from the atrea
Term
SVT
 Definition
Supraventricular tachycardia
Term
Syncope
 Definition
Loss of consciousness
Term
T&A
 Definition
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Term
TAB
 Definition
Therapeutic Abortion
Term
Tachycardia
 Definition
Fast heart beat
Term
Tachypnea
 Definition
Rapid respiration
Term
TAH
 Definition
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TC
 Definition
Traffic collision
Term
TGA
 Definition
Transient Global Amnesia
Term
TGN
 Definition
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Term
Thoracotomy
 Definition
Opening of chest cavity
Term
Thyromegaly
 Definition
Enlarged thyroid
Term
TIA
 Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack - Minor stroke
Term
Tinea
 Definition
Superficial fungal infection on the skin
Term
Tinnitis
 Definition
Ringing in the ears
Term
Tonsillectomy
 Definition
Removal of the tonsils
Term
Torsion
 Definition
Twisting of organ on its own axis (Ovary or Testicle)
Term
TPA
 Definition
Tissue Plasminogen Activator - Rx that dissolves clots
Term
Troponin
 Definition
Test to indicate recent heart attack
Term
TTP
 Definition
Tenderness to Palpation
Term
Turgor
 Definition
Distended or swollen
Term
TURP
 Definition
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Term
URI
 Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
Urinary Retention
 Definition
Large bladder due to obstruction
Term
Uticaria
 Definition
Hives
Term
Vancomycin
 Definition
Rx: IV antibiotic for skin infection
Term
Vertebral Point Tenderness
 Definition
Tenderness over the spine
Term
Vestibulitis
 Definition
Inflammation in inner ear causing dizziness
Term
VSS
 Definition
Vital Signs Stable
Term
W/u
 Definition
Work up
Term
Wheals
 Definition
Edema on the skin
Term
Xopenex
 Definition
Rx: Inhaled to relieve asthma
Term
Zofran
 Definition
Rx: Anti-nausea
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