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6- Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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ADHD

A

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

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ARMD

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age-related macular degeneration

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4
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AU
AD
AS

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both ears (Latin - auris utraque)
right ear (Latin - auris dextra)
left ear (Latin - auris sinistra)

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5
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AOT

A

acute otitis media

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6
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Ast

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astigmatism

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident, stroke

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ECG/EKG

A

electrocardiogram (cardio is spelled with a K in German)

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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EENT

A

eye, ear, nose, and throat

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ENT

A

ear, nose, and throat

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EMG

A

electromyogram

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16
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HD

A

Huntington’s disease

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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IOL

A

intraocular lens

20
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IOP

A

intraocular pressure

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LASIK

A

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture, insertion of needle between lumbar vertebrae to remove CSF sample

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MRA

A

magnetic resonance angiography, used to examine blood vessels

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

27
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Myop

A

myopia, nersightedness

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NIHL

A

noise induced hearing loss

29
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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

30
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OU
OD
OS

A

both eyes (Latin - oculus uterque)
right eye (Latin - oculus dexter)
left eye (Latin - oculus sinistra)

31
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O.D.

A

doctor of optometry

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OM

A

otitis media, middle ear infection

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

34
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PERRLA

A

pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

36
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REM

A

rapid eye movement

37
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SRS

A

stereotactic radiosurgery

38
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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

39
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VA

A

visual acuity

40
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VF

A

visual field

Med Terms 1101 (41 decks)

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