Abbreviations 2-1 Flashcards
1
Q
angiography
A
radiographic visualization of blood vessels after injection of radiopaque substance
2
Q
aspiration
A
drawing of something in, out, up, or through by suction
3
Q
edema
A
excess accumulation of fluid in tissue
4
Q
CT scan
A
cross-sectional, three-dimensional, diagnostic technique produced by computed tomography
5
Q
febrile
A
pertaining to fever
6
Q
SOB
A
shortness of breath
7
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
8
Q
CNS
A
central nervous system
9
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
10
Q
VS
A
vital signs
11
Q
CVA
A
cerebrovascular accident
12
Q
H/A
A
headache
13
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
14
Q
MI
A
myocardial infarction
15
Q
BMP
A
basic metabolic panel
