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06/24/2015
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abrasion
 Definition
scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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acute
 Definition
new, usually of rapid onset and concern
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anterior
 Definition
located towards the front of the body
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benign
 Definition
normal, of no danger to health
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bradycardia
 Definition
slow heart rate (<60bpm)
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cardiomegaly
 Definition
enlarged heart
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cholecystitis
 Definition
inflammation of the cholecyst/gallbladder
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chronic
 Definition
long-standing, constant
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COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
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coronary artery
 Definition
artery supplying heart tissue with blood
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
 Definition
stroke; caused by blood being restricted from brain tissue
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diaphoresis
 Definition
sweating
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distal
 Definition
further from the trunk of the body
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deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
 Definition
blood clot in a deep vein (usually lower limb)
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficulty breathing
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dysuria
 Definition
painful urination
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ecchymosis
 Definition
a bruise
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edema
 Definition
swelling
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emesis
 Definition
vomitting
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epistaxis
 Definition
nose bleed
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erythema/erythematous
 Definition
redness/red
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grossly
 Definition
obviously; a lot; wholly
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hematemesis
 Definition
large amounts of blood in vomit
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hematuria
 Definition
large amounts of blood in urine
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hemoptysis
 Definition
coughing up large amounts of blood
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hemorrhage
 Definition
excessive or profuse bleeding
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hepatomegaly
 Definition
enlarged liver
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hypertension
 Definition
high BP
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hypotension
 Definition
low BP
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hypoxia
 Definition
low O2 saturation of the blood
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infarct
 Definition
area of dead tissue due to lack of blood supply
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inferior
 Definition
lower on body/farther from head
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ischemia
 Definition
lack of blood supply
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laceration
 Definition
splitting of the skin due to trauma
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lateral
 Definition
farther from the midline
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medial
 Definition
closer to the midline
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melena
 Definition
black tarry stool
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myocardial infarction (MI)
 Definition
death of heart tissue due to ischemia
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myalgia
 Definition
muscular pain/aches
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oriented x3
 Definition
oriented to person, place, and time
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pulmonary embolism (PE)
 Definition
blood clot in pulmonary artery
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posterior
 Definition
rear/backside of the body
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proximal
 Definition
nearer to the trunk of the body
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purulent
 Definition
pus-like
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rales
 Definition
crackles; wet crackling noises in lungs
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rhinorrhea
 Definition
clear nasal discharge (runny nose)
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rhonchi
 Definition
rattling noise of mucous in the lungs
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sepsis
 Definition
serious infection of the blood
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STEMI
 Definition
ST elevation MI, real-time ongoing death of heart tissue due to ischemia
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superior
 Definition
higher up in body/closer to head
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supine
 Definition
laying on back
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syncope
 Definition
passing out/loss of consciousness
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tachycardia
 Definition
rapid heart rate >100bpm
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tachypnea
 Definition
rapid breathing
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
 Definition
minor stroke; neurological function regained quickly
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vertigo
 Definition
condition of dizziness/ room spinning
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wheezing
 Definition
high pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthma/lung disease
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down arrow
 Definition
down/below/less/decrease/lower
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up arrow
 Definition
up/above/more/increase/higher
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>
 Definition
greater than
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<
 Definition
less than
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~
 Definition
approximately
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delta
 Definition
change in
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a with bar above it
 Definition
before
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AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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A Fib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
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Abd
 Definition
Abdomen
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Abx
 Definition
antibiotics
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AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
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AMS
 Definition
altered mental status
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ASA
 Definition
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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BID
 Definition
twice daily
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Bilat LE
 Definition
bilateral lower extremities
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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c with line above it
 Definition
with
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CA
 Definition
cancer/carcinoma
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CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft (open heart surgery)
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CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease (heart disease)
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CT/CAT
 Definition
computerized assisted tomography
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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CP
 Definition
chest pain
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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c-section
 Definition
Caesarean section
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CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
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CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
costovertebral angle
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CXR
 Definition
chest X-ray
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c/o
 Definition
complains of
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c-spine
 Definition
cervical spine (kneck)
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DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
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DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
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DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
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DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
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DVT
 Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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Dz
 Definition
disease
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EKG/ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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EtOH
 Definition
alcohol
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FHx
 Definition
family history
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Fx
 Definition
fracture
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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G/P/Ab
 Definition
Gravida/Para/Abortion
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GSW
 Definition
Gunshot wound
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GU
 Definition
genitourinary
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HA
 Definition
headache
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HEENT
 Definition
Head Eyes Ears Nose Throat
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HPI
 Definition
History of present illness
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HTN
 Definition
hypertension
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Hx
 Definition
history
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H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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H&P
 Definition
history of present illness and physical exam
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I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
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IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IUP
 Definition
intrauterine pregnancy
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IVDA
 Definition
IV drug abuse
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JVD
 Definition
jugular vein distension
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LLE
 Definition
lower left extremity
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LLQ
 Definition
lower left quadrant
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LNMP
 Definition
last normal menstrual period
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LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
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LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
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LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
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LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
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MCA
 Definition
motorcycle accident
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MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
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MVA/MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle accident/collision
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n/a
 Definition
not applicable
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NAD
 Definition
no acute distress/disease
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NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
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nml or nl
 Definition
normal
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NSAID
 Definition
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
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NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerine
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N/V/D
 Definition
nausea vomiting diarrhea
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O2 Sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
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OD
 Definition
overdose
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p with line above it
 Definition
post, after
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PCP
 Definition
primary care physician (PMD)
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PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism
physical exam
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PERRL
 Definition
pupils are equal round and reactive to light
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PO
 Definition
per Os (by mouth)
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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pt
 Definition
patient
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PTA
 Definition
prior to arrival
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qd
 Definition
every day
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qh
 Definition
every hour
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qhs
 Definition
at every bedtime
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q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
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QID
 Definition
four times a day
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RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
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RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
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ROM
 Definition
range of motion
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ROS
 Definition
review of symptoms
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RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
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RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
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Rx
 Definition
prescription
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r/o
 Definition
rule out
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s with line above
 Definition
without
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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s/p
 Definition
status post (after)
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Sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
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TID
 Definition
three times a day
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TM
 Definition
tympanic membrane
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Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
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US
 Definition
ultrasound
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UTD
 Definition
up to date
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
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