Abbreviation #4 Flashcards by Katie Peyton | Brainscape

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Bx

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Biopsy

Removal of living tissue

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BCC

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Basal cell carcinoma

Epithelial tumor arising from epidermis

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CMV

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Cytomegalovirus

Herpes type virus

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Decub

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Pressure ulcer

Erosion of skin caused by prolonged pressure

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Derm

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Dermatology

Study of skin

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I&D

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Incision and drainage

Surgical cut

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ID

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Intradermal

Pertaining to within the skin

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SLE

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Systemic lupus erythematosus

Chronic inflammatory disease

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SqCCA

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Malignant growth

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Staph

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Staphylococcus grape clusters

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Strep

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Streptococcus

Twisted chain

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Subcut

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Subcutaneous

Pertaining to under the skin

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TD

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Transdermal

Pertaining to through the skin

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EP

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Established patient

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ER

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Emergency room

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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

Blood test

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FDA

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Food and drug administration

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FH

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Family history

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FL

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Fluid