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Jane Dare
Medical Terminology and Body Structure
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Medical
Beginner
10/04/2016
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Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
C/O
 Definition
Complaints of
Term
Edema
 Definition
An abnormal accumulation of tissue fluid.
Term
TID
 Definition
Three times a day
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Nas
 Definition
Nasal
Term
RAP
 Definition
Right atrial pressure
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
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QHS
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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D/T
 Definition
due to
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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Dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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Anemia
 Definition
a person has fewer red blood cells than normal
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Dementia
 Definition
a mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly
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Pleural Effusion
 Definition
water on the lungs
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ER
 Definition
emergency room
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