Body System Abbreviations Flashcards

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Ca

A

Calcium

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Ortho

A

orthopedics

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TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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ROM

A

range of motion

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CT

A

computed tomography

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EMG

A

electromyography

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IM

A

intramuscular

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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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CNS

A

Central Nervous System

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CVD

A

cerebrovascular disease

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)

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OD

A

right eye

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Q

OS

A

Left eye

21
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OU

A

Both eyes

22
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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EENT

A

eyes, ears, nose, throat

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ENT

A

ears, nose, throat

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OM

A

otitis media (ear infection)