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a- or an-

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without, lack of

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ab-

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away from

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ad-

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toward, near

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ante-

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anti-

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against

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auto-

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self

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bi-

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double, two

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brady-

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circum-

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contra-

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de-

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down, from

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dia-

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across, through, apart

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apart, free from

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dys-

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difficult, abnormal

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ecto-

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outer, outside

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en-

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in, into, within

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endo-

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inner, inside

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epi-

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over, on

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eryth-

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red

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eu-

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normal, healthy

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ex-

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out

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hypo-

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decreased

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hemi-

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half

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hyper-

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excessive

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in-

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in

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inter-

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between

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infra-

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within

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intra-

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into

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leuk-

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macro-

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large

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mal-

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illness, disease

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meg-

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large

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micro-

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mono-

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one

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muco

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mucous

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neo-

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new

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non-

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not

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olig-

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small

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para-

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beside

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per-

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by

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peri-

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around

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poly-

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many

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post-

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after

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pre-

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before

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pro-

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before

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re-

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again

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retro-

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backward

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sang-

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bloods

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semi-

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half

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sero-

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thin, watery fluid

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sub-

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under

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super-

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above

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supra-

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above

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tachy-

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rapid

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trans-

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across

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uni-

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abdomin(o)

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abdomen

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aden(o)

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gland

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adren(o)

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adrenal gland

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angi(o)

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vessel

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arteri(o)

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artery

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arthr(o)

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joint

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bronch(o)

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bronchus

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cardi(o)

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heart

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cephal(o)

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head

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chol(o)

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bile

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chondr(o)

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cartilage

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col

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colon, large intestine

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cost(o)

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rib

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crani(o)

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skull

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cyan(o)

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blue

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cyst(o)

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bladder, cyst

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cyt(o)

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cell

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dent(o)

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tooth

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derma(o)

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skin

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duoden(o)

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duodenum

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encephal(o)

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brain

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enter(o)

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intestines

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fibr(o)

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fibre

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gastr(o)

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stomach

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gloss(o)

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tongue

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gluc(o)

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glucose

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glyc(o)

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sugar

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gyn(o)

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woman

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hema, hemo(o)

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blood

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hepat(o)

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liver

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hydr(o)

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water

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hyster(o)

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uterus

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ile(o), ili(o)

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ileum

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lapar(o)

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abdomen

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laryng(o)

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larynx

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lith(o)

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stone

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mamm(o)

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breast, mammary gland

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mast(o)

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mammary gland, breast

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men(o)

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menstruation

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my(o)

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muscle

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myel(o)

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spinal cord, bone marrow

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necr(o)

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death

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nephr(o)

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kidney

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neur(o)

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nerve

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ocul(o)

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eye

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oophor(o)

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ovaries

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ophthalm(o)

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eye

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orth(o)

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straight

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oste(o)

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bone

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ot(o)

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ear

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ped(o)

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child, foot

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pharyng(o)

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pharynx

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phleb(o)

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vein

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pnea

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breathing, respiration

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pneum(o)

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lung, air

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proct(o)

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rectum

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psych(o)

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mind

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pulm(o)

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lung

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py(o)

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pus

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rect(o)

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rectum

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salping(o)

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fallopian or uterine tube

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rhin(o)

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nose

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splen(o)

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spleen

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sten(o)

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narrow, constriction

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stern(o)

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sternum

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stomat(o)

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mouth

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therm(o)

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heat

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thorac(o)

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chest

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thromb(o)

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thrombus, clot

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thyr(o)

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thyroid

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tox(o)

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poison

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toxic(o)

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poison, poisonous

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trache(o)

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trachea

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ur(o)

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urine, urinary tract

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urethr(o)

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urethra

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urin(o)

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urine

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uter(o)

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uterus

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vas(o)

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blood vessel, vas deferens

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ven(o)

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vein

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vertebr(o)

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spine, vertebrae

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-algia

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pain

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-asis

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condition

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-cele

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hernia

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-centesis

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puncture and aspiration of cell

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-cyte

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cell

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-duction

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make something happen

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-ectasis

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dilation, stretching

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-ectomy

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excision, removal of

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-emia

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blood condition

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-genesis

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development, production of

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-genic

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producing, causing

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-gram

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record

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-graph

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diagram, recording instrument

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-graphy

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making a recording

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-iasis

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condition of

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-ism

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a condition

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-itis

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inflammation

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-logy

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study of

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-lysis

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destruction of

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-meter

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measuring instrument

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-metry

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measurement

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-oma

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tumour

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-osis

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condition

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-pathy

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disease

157
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-penia

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lack, deficiency

158
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-phasia

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speaking

159
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-phobia

A

exaggerated fear

160
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-plasty

A

surgical repair or reshaping

161
Q

-plegia

A

paralysis

162
Q

-ptosis

A

falling

163
Q

-rrhage

A

excessive flow

164
Q

-rraphy

A

stitching, suturing

165
Q

-rrhea

A

profuse flow, discharge

166
Q

-scope

A

examination instrument

167
Q

-scopy

A

examination using a scope

168
Q

-stasis

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maintenance

169
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-stomy

A

creation of an opening

170
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-tomy

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incision

171
Q

-uria

A

condition of the urine

172
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RUQ

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Right upper quadrant

173
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LUQ

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Left upper quadrant

174
Q

RLQ

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Right lower quadrant

175
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LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

176
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anterior (ventral)

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at or toward the front of the body/part

177
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distal

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part farthest from the centre or from point of attachment

178
Q

lateral

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farthest away from the midline of the body

179
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medial

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closest to the midline of the body

180
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posterior (dorsal)

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back surface of the body

181
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proximal

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nearest to the trunk of the body or point of origin

182
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AAT

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actvities as tolerated

183
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abd

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abdomen

184
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ac

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before meals

185
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ADL

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activities of daily living

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ad lib

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as desired

187
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a.m

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morning

188
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amb

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ambulatory

189
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amt

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amount

190
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bid

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twice a day

191
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bm

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bowel movement

192
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BP

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blood pressure

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

194
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C

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centigrade

195
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CA

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cancer

196
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cath

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catheter

197
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CBC

A

complete blood count

198
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CBR

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complete bed rest

199
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c/o

A

complains of

200
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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

201
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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

202
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d/c

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discontinue, discharge

203
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DOA

A

dead on arrival

204
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w/c

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wheelchair

205
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VS

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vital signs

206
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PWB

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partial weight bearing

207
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DON

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director of nursing

208
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Dx

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diagnosis

209
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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

210
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EEG

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electroencephalogram

211
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ED

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emergency department

212
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0 F

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Fahrenheit

213
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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

214
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gal

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gallon

215
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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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h, hr

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hour

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h20

A

water

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hs

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hour of sleep

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Ht

A

height

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IADL

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instrumental activities of daily living

221
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I&O

A

intake and output

222
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in.

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inch

223
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IV

A

intravenous

224
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lab

A

laboratory

225
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LPN

A

licensed practical nurse

226
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LVN

A

licensed vocational nurse

227
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meds

A

medications

228
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min

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minute

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mL

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millilitre

230
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neg

A

negative

231
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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

232
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02

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oxygen

233
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OB

A

obstetrics

234
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OR

A

operating room

235
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OT

A

occupational therapy

236
Q

pc

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after meals

237
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peds

A

pediatrics

238
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per

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by, through

239
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p.m

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after noon

240
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po

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by mouth

241
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post op

A

postoperative

242
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pre op

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preoperative

243
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prep

A

preperation

244
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pt

A

patient

244
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prn

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when necessary, as needed

245
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PT

A

physiotherapy

246
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qh

A

every hour

247
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q2h

A

every two hours

248
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qhs

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every night at bedtime

249
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qid

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four times a day

250
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R

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rectal temperature, respiration, right

251
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RBC

A

red blood cell, red blood count

252
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RN

A

registered nurse

253
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ROM

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range of motion

254
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RPN

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registered practical nurse

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s

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without

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w

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with

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SOB

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shortness of breath

258
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stat

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immediately

259
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tbsp

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tablespoon

260
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tid

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three times a day

261
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TLC

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tender loving care

262
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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respirations

263
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tsp

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teaspoon

264
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u/a

A

urinanalysis

265
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WBC

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white blood cell, white blooc count

266
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wt

A

weight

267
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most communication about patients is in _________ format

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written

268
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documentation contributes to the _______ off care for patients

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continuity

269
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what does a patient’s health care record (chart) contain?

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confidential information

270
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what information may be in a patient’s chart

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-medical history
-daily progress reports
-vital sign records
-fluid balance sheets
-laboratory results
-reports by allied health professionals

271
Q

what are the forms most commonly used by health care aides

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  • nursing Kardex
  • fluid balance record
  • ADL flow sheets
272
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a patient’s health care record is a ______ document

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legal

273
Q

all entries must be _________ and _______so that there is no misunderstanding of their meaning

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accurate
legible

274
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what are some charting guidelines

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  • understand what you are supposed to be documenting
  • make sure you have the right patient
  • include date and time in entries
  • be brief
  • record things only you have done
  • chart in chronological order
  • use a pen
  • draw a line through centre and write error when mistakes are made
  • sign each entry
275
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define: prefix

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word element placed at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning

276
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hemiplegia

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half paralysis

277
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dyspnea

A

difficulty breathing

278
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bronchoscopy

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bronchi examination

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laryngitis

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larynx inflammation

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leukocyte

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white cell

281
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ophthalmoscope

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eye examination

282
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tachycardia

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rapid heart

283
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glucometer

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glucose measuring

284
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mammogram

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breast exam

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splenectomy

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spleen incision/removal

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aphasia

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lack of speaking

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aphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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arthralgia

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joint pain

289
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psychosis

A

mind condition

290
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pyrrhea

A

pus discharge

291
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define: abbreviations

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shortened forms of words/terms

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true or false: each facility has its own list of approved abbreviations

A

true

293
Q

which two laws ensure patient confidentiality

A

FIPPA and PHIA

294
Q

define: group

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two or more persons who interact over time and share common needs and goals

295
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group members are held together and set apart by ________ of their ____________ and _______________

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virtue
interactions interdependance

296
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groups exist to help people ________ __________ that would be unattainable by ___________ effort alone

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achieve
goals
individual

297
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much of the strength of a group is the result of members combining their ________, ______ and _______ into a common effort

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knowledge
efforts
creativity

298
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define: team

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special kind of group that is brought together for a very specific purpose, characterized by the complementary talents of its members

299
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what are some benefits to functioning in groups

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  • provide access to a greater range of resources
  • promote critical and careful analysis of problems and solutions
  • stimulate each member’s critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • encourage risk taking
  • learn from others
  • collaboration
  • peer support
  • economomical and cost effective
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what are the limitations to functioning in groups

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  • time consuming
  • suppress individuality and encourage conformity
  • different personalities
301
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name some of the types of groups:

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  • primary group
  • secondary group
  • task group
  • teaching group
  • self help group
  • therapy group
302
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define: primary group

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small, intimate group, personal, sentimental, cooperative

303
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give an example of a primary group

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friends
family

304
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define: secondary group

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larger, more impersonal, less sentimental

305
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give an example of a secondary group

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classmates
coworkers

306
Q

which task group is a critical role in our lives and help shape us

A

primary group

307
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define: task group

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focus on completion of task

308
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define: teaching group

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providing information to participants

309
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define: self help group

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individuals who share a similiar problem

310
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define: therapy group

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members work toward self understanding and changing certain behaviours

311
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give an example of a task group

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patient care conference
policy development

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give an example of a teaching group

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parenting class

313
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give an example of a self help group

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alcoholics’ anonymous

314
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key ingredients to relationships in a therapeutic group

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  • mutual trust
  • respect and acceptance
  • caring
  • therapeutic communication techniques
315
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what are the three stages of group development

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  1. initiation
  2. working
  3. termination
316
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whats another name for the initiation stage

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orientation/introductory

317
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whats another name for the working stage

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functional

318
Q

whats another name for the termination stage

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dissolution

319
Q

what happens in the initiation stage

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  • get acquainted
  • identify problems and goals
  • clarify roles
  • dependant on leader
320
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what happens in the working stage

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  • work together
  • assimilation of attitudes and beliefs
321
Q

what happens in the termination stage

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  • summarize accomplishments
  • review unmet goals
  • evaluate group experience
  • prepare for seperation
322
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name 4 group member roles

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  1. starter
  2. information and opinion giver
  3. encourager
  4. tension reliever
323
Q

which two member roles are part of task roles

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  1. starter
  2. information and opinion giver
324
Q

which two roles are part of the maintenance roles

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  1. encourager
  2. tension reliever
325
Q

define: starter role

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propose goals and tasks to initiate action within the group

326
Q

define: information and opinion giver role

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offer facts and opinions, ideas and relevant information to help group discussion

327
Q

define: task role

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focus on the tasks of the group, enhance and coordinate groups movement toward goals

328
Q

define: maintenance roles

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creating and maintaining environment that promotes groups continuity, cohesion and stability

329
Q

define: encourager role

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invites members to participate

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define: tension reliever role

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tries to minimize conflict and increases the enjoyment of group members

331
Q

define: self serving roles

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satisfy individual needs, does not enhance group effectiveness

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what are the two self serving roles

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  1. aggressor
  2. self confessor
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define: aggressor

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deflates status of others by expressing dissaproval

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Q

define: self confessor

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uses the group to express personal feelings

335
Q

effective atmosphere

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comfortable, relaxed

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Q

ineffective atmosphere

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tense, boredom

337
Q

effective goal setting

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clarification

338
Q

ineffective goal setting

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unclear

339
Q

effective leadership and member participation

A

members rotate leadership

340
Q

ineffective leadership and member participation

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one person dominating

341
Q

effective communication

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open, two way

342
Q

ineffective communication

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closed, one way

343
Q

effective decision making

A

appropriate to the situation

344
Q

ineffective decision making

A

minimal involvement by members

345
Q

effective cohesion

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inclusion, trust, support

346
Q

ineffective cohesion

A

ignored

347
Q

effective conflict tolerance

A

seeks to resolve disagreements

348
Q

effective power

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power is shared

349
Q

what are some of the steps in searching for and obtaining a job

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  • self appraisal
  • searching for employment
  • preparing resume
  • applying
  • interview
  • whether or not to take job
350
Q

what are some examples of assets

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  • kind of patients you would like to work with
  • special skills you have
  • caring attitude
351
Q

examples of limitations

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  • home responsibilities
  • available hours
  • transportation concerns
  • child care issues
352
Q

what is the mission of the conference board

A

help business and education leaaders to work collaboratively to promote a learning society that will prepare young people for a changing world

353
Q

what are the three employability skills

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  1. fundamental
  2. personal management
  3. teamwork
354
Q

what are some fundamental skills

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  • communication
  • manage information
  • use numbers
  • think and solve problems
355
Q

what are some personal management skills

A
  • demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  • be responsible
  • be adaptable
  • learn continuously
  • work safely
356
Q

what are some teamwork skills

A
  • work with others
  • participate in projects and tasks
357
Q

define: job line

A

telephone service that keeps an up to date recording of all available positions

358
Q

what are the two types of resumes

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  1. chronological
  2. functional
359
Q

your resume should include:

A
  • personal information
  • educational background
  • work experience
  • other information
  • references
360
Q

define: reference

A

list of people who know you and can verify your abilities

361
Q

what should you do when preparing for an interview

A
  • know your strengths and skills
  • learn about the facility
  • practice answering questions
  • know the interviewers name and position
  • take your resume
  • arrive early
  • appropriate outfit
362
Q

what should you do when arriving at the interview

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  • offer handshake
  • stand until invited to sit
  • let them guide the conversation
  • be friendly
  • smile
  • avoid one word answers
  • be positive, enthusiastic
363
Q

which questions can an interviewer not ask

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  • ethnic background
  • age
  • marital status
  • personal finances
  • religious affirmation
364
Q

aphasia

A

difficulty speaking

365
Q

aphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

366
Q

hypertension

A

high blood pressure

367
Q

hypotension

A

low blood sugar

368
Q

dysuria

A

difficulty urinating

369
Q

dyspnea

A

abnormal/difficulty breathing

370
Q

hematuria

A

blood in the urine

371
Q

cystitis

A

inflammation of the bladder

372
Q

neuralgia

A

nerve pain

373
Q

bilateral

A

both sides

374
Q

anterior

A

towards the front

375
Q

distal

A

furthest from the point of attachment

376
Q

dorsal

A

back

377
Q

afebrile

A

no fever

378
Q

febrile

A

fever

379
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

380
Q

qhs

A

every night at bedtime

381
Q

NWB

A

non weight bearing

382
Q

BKA

A

below knee amputation

383
Q

DAT

A

diet as tolerated

384
Q

dermatitis

A

skin inflammation

385
Q

arthritis

A

joint inflammation

386
Q

DOB

A

date of birth

387
Q

gtts

A

drops

388
Q

qod

A

every other day

389
Q

BR

A

bed rest

390
Q

prn

A

when necessary

391
Q

-scopy

A

examination with a scope

392
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-itis

A

inflammation

393
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neuro

A

nerve

394
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nocturia

A

peeing during the night

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