LACTATION MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Flashcards
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Pt—
A
patient
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Hx—
A
history
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Sx—
A
symptom
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S/S—
A
signs and symptoms
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Dx—
A
diagnosis
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Tx—
A
therapy
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Rx—
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prescription
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H/O—
A
history of
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R/O—
A
rule out
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℅—
A
complains of
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CC—
A
chief complaint
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PMH—
A
pertinent medical history
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POC—
A
plan of care
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PRN—
A
as needed
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Q—
A
every
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WNL—
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within normal limits
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PO—
A
by mouth
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NPO—
A
nothing by mouth
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NOC—
A
night
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AMA—
A
against medical advice (or adv mat age)
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NST—
A
non-stress test
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PNC—
A
prenatal care
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PNV—
A
prenatal vitamin
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PP—
A
post partum; also post-prandial (after meals)
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POD#—
post op day #
PPD#—
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PPH—
postpartum hemorrhage
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PPD—
postpartum depression (also is an abbreviation for a test for tuberculosis)
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Pt—
patient
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PP Del—
postpartum delivery
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Oligo—
few
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Hyper—
too much
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Hypo—
not enough
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Ectomy-
removal of
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Ottoman—
incision
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Tracheal—
cervix
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Metr—
uterus
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Hysteria—
uterus
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Culpo—
vagina
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Cx—
cervix; cervical
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Osmotic—
making a new opening
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Contuses—
needle into something
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Meno—
menses
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Rhea—
flow
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Rrhagia—
excess flow
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LMP—
last menstrual period
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PMP—
previous menstrual period
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GYN—
gynecology
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FSH—
follicle stimulating hormone
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LH—
luteinizing hormone
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HCG—
human chorionic gonadotropin
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TRAM—
transverse rectus abdomens muscle (flap)
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G/P—
gravida; para
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G—
how many pregnancies
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P—
number of times the uterus is emptied
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TPAL—
x
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Ex. G1P0—
the woman is pregnant for the first time and has not yet delivered
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Ex. G1P1—
the woman is pregnant for the first time and has delivered
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Ex.G1P1002—
Twins
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Ex. G3P2002—
the woman is pregnant with her third child and has two living
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Ex. G6P2124—
the woman is pregnant with her sixth pregnancy. She had 2 abortions or miscarriages; and
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Primip—
woman giving birth for the first time
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Multip—
woman giving birth for the 2nd (or more) time
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Grand multip—
woman who has given birth to 4/5 babies before
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EDC
estimated date of confinement (due date)
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EDD
estimated date of delivery – due date (see EDC)
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Ct / CTX
contractions
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UC
uterine contraction
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PML
premature labor
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PTL
preterm labor
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IAL
in active labor; may see NIAL (not)
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IOL
induction of labor
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ROM
rupture of membranes (broken bag of water)
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SROM
spontaneous rupture of membranes
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AROM
artificial rupture of membranes
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PROM
premature rupture of membranes (water breaks before labor begins)
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PPROM
prolonged premature rupture of membranes
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SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery (no forceps or vacuum)
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NSVD
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
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NVD
normal vaginal delivery (same as NSVD)
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VAVD
vacuum assist vaginal delivery
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VAD
vacuum assisted birth
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VAVD—
vacuum assisted vaginal delivery
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FAVD—
forceps assisted vaginal delivery
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VBAC
vaginal birth after a cesarean birth
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TOLAC
trial of labor after a cesarean birth
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TOL
Trial of Labor (If a woman has had a previous Cesarean birth and wants to have a
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c/s
cesarean section – surgical birth
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CD
cesarean delivery – see c/s
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FTP
failure to progress
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FTBP
failure to be patient (see FTP)
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LTCS—
low transverse cesarean section
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R LTCS—
repeat LTCS
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CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion – where the baby’s head won’t fit through the pelvis
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MEC
meconium
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APGAR
appearance; pulse; grimace; activity; respiration
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FHT
fetal heart tones
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SD
shoulder dystocia – where the baby’s shoulder is stuck during birth
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VMI—
viable male infant
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VFI—
viable female infant
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IUFD
intrauterine fetal demise
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LOF—
loss of fluid
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VB—
vaginal bleeding
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AB
abortion
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SAB
spontaneous abortion
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TAB
therapeutic abortion (usually for a medical reason)
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EAB
elective abortion
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VTOP
Voluntary termination of pregnancy
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TOP
termination of pregnancy
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VTP
voluntary termination of pregnancy
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IVDA—
intravenous drug abuse
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GDM—
gestational diabetes mellitus
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Hl—
chlamydia; usually referring to gen probe
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GDM—
gestational diabetes mellitus
IDDM—
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HTN—
hypertension; may see CHTN (chronic)
HBsAg—
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Rub—
rubella; usually refers to the titer
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STD—
sexually transmitted disease
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PES—
preeclampsia syndrome
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HELLP—
a syndrome of hemolysis; elevated liver enzymes and low platelets
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PIH—
pregnancy induced hypertension; a.k.a.
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GHTN—
gestational hypertension
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CHTN—
chronic hypertension
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HTN—
hypertension
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HBP—
high blood pressure
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MRSA—
Methicillen-resistant staph aureus
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FAS—
fetal alcohol syndrome
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ASCUS—
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
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LGSIL—
low grade squamous intra epithelial lesion
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HGSIL—
high grade squamous intra epithelial lesion
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HSIL—
high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
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LSIL—
low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
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PID—
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMDD—
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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PMS—
premenstrual syndrome
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SCC—
squamous cell carcinoma
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TAH-BSO—
total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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TVH—
total vaginal hysterectomy
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EMB—
endometrial biopsy
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HRT—
hormone replacement therapy
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HSG—
hysterosalpingography
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LEEP—
loop electrocautery excision procedure
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IVF
in vitro fertilization.
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CKC—
cold knife conization
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LEEP—
loop electrocautery excision procedure
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BTL—
bilateral tubal ligation
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D&C—
dilation and currettage
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POC—
products of conception
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TVH—
transvaginal hysterectomy
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TAH—
transabdominal hysterectomy
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LAVH—
laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
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TLH—
total laparoscopic hysterectomy
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BSO—
bilateral salpingoopherectomy
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OCP—
oral contraceptive pill
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GIFT—
gamete intrafallopian transfer
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ICSI—
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
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I&O –
intake and output
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WNL –
within normal limits
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Embryo—
fertilization to 8 weeks
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Fetus—
8 weeks to birth
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Infant—
delivery to 1 year
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1st Trimester—
w0 – w12 gestational age
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2nd Trimester—
w12 – 28
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3rd Trimester—
w28 – 40
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Previable—
less than 20 weeks; if delivered considered Abortion; not SVD
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Abortion—
24 wks or less (or <25cm)
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PT; preterm—
24-37 wks
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T; FT—
37 to 42 weeks
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Post term—
42 weeks or more
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Puerperium birth—
42 days postpartum
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Abortion—
<500 gms
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PT; preterm—
>500 gms <2500 gms
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T; term—
>2500 gms
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BW—
birth weight
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LBW—
low birth weight
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ELBW—
extremely low birth weight
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GA—
gestational age
SGA—
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LGA—
large for gestational age
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SGA-
small for gestational age
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IUGR—
intrauterine growth restriction
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AGA—
appropriate for gestational age
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NICU –
neonatal intensive care unit
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NTD -
neural tube defect; e.g. spina bifida
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MAS
meconium aspiration syndrome
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IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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Bili
Bilirubin
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PDA
Patent ductus arterioles
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NEC
necrotizing entercolitis
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FTT
failure to thrive
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ABX-
Antibiotics
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AMA-
Against medical advice
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APGAR
- "Appearance; pulse; grimace; activity; and respiration"
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Bili-
Bilirubin
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BW-
Birth weight
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C/O
Complain of
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FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome
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FBS
Fastin blood sugar
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FHT
Fetal heart tone
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FT
Full term
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FTP
Failure to progress down vaginal canal
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FTT
Failure to thrive
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FUO
Fever of unknown origin
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GBS
Group beta streptococcus
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GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
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GTT
Glucose tolerance test
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HA
Headache
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HBP
High blood pressure
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Hct
Hematocrit
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HELLP
"Hemolysis; elevated liver enzymes; low platelet count"
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Hgb
Hemoglobin
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H&P
History & physical
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H/O
History of
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HR
Heart rate
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HTN
Hypertension
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Hx
History of
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I&D
Incision & drainage
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I & O
Intake & output
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IPPB
Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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L/O
Latch-on
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MAS
Meconium aspiration syndrome
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MI
myocardial infarction
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MLE
Milliliter
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MLE
Midline episiotomy
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MRSA
Methicillen-resistant staphlococcus aureus
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NAS
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
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NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit
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NOC
Night
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normo
Normal
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NPO
Nothing by mouth
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NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflmmatory
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NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
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NST
Non-stress test
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NSVD
Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
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NVD
Normal vaginal delivery
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O2 sat
Oxygen saturation
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oxo-
Addition of oxygen
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OOB
Out of bed
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PIH
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
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PMH
Pertinent medical history
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PNC
Prenatal care
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PO
By mouth
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POC
Plan of care
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PP
Postpartum
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PPD
Postpartum depression
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PPD
Packs per day (cigarettes)
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PPD
Purified protein derivative (TB skin test)
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PPH
Postpartum hemorrhage
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PROM
Premature rupture of membranes
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PRN
When necessary
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PT
Patient
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PUPPS
Puerperal urticaria papules of pregnancey
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q
Every
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R/O
Rule out
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RX
Prescription
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SAB
Spontaneous abortion
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SGA
Small for gestational age
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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S&S
Signs & symptoms
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Sx
Symptoms
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Tx
Treatment
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UA
Urinalysis
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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VAD
Vacuum assisted delivery
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WNL
Within normal limits
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VTP
Voluntary termination of pregnancy
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VSS
Viscera
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y
Condition or process of
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"a-; an-"
"Absence of; without "
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ab-
Away from
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abdomino-
Abdomen
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"-ac; -acal"-
Pertaining to
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Acousio-
Hearing
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Acusis-
"Toward; in the direction of"
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Ad-
"Increase; adherence; motion toward; very"
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ad-
Gland
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adeno-
Fat or fatty
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Adipos-
Gland
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adreno-
Blood conditions
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Aemia-
"Air; gas"
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Aero-
Pertaining to
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Al-
White or pale color
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alb-
Pain
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-algia-
"Different; or an addition"
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ambi-blepharo-
"Something as positioned on both sides; describing both of two"
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amnio-
Membranous fetal sac (amnion)
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"amph-; amphi-"
On both sides
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an-
"Not; without"
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ana-
"Back; again; up"
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Ano-
Anus
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andro-
"Man; male"
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angio-
Blood vessel
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"ankylo-; ancylo-"
Crooked or bent
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anti-
Against or opposed to another
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Apnea-
Absence or breath
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apo-
"Separated from; derived from"
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"arch i;e;o"-
"First; primitive"
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arseno-
Male; masculline
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arterio-
Artery
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arthroo-
"Joints; limbs"
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articulo-
Joint
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-ary-
Pertaining to
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-ase-
Enzyme
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-asthenia-
Weakness
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Atoll -
Imperfect or incomplete development
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-ation
Process
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atrio-
Atrium (esp. heart atrium)
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auri-
Ear
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auto-
Self
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auxo-
Increase; growth
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axill-
Armpit
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balano-
Glans penis or glans clitoridis
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bi-
"Twice; double"
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bio-
Life
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blasto-
Germ or bud
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blepharo-
Eyelid
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BPP-
Biophysical profile
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brachio-
Arm
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brachy-
"Short; little"
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brady-
Slow
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bronchi-
Bronchus
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BTL-
Bilateral tubal ligation
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bucco-
Cheek
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Burso-
Bursa
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CA-
Cancer
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capill-
Hair
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capit-
Head (as a whole)
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Carrion-
Cancer
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Cardio-
Heart
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carpo-
Wrist
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cata-
"Down; under"
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CBC-
Complete blood count
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-cele-
"Pouching; hernia"
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-contuses-
Surgical puncture for aspiration
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Cerato-
Cornu; a horn
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Cephalo-
Head (as a whole)
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Cerebella-
Cerebellum
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Cerebra-
Brain
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cervic-
"Neck; the cervix"
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chemo-
"Chemistry; drug"
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"chiro-; cheiro-"
Hand
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chloro-
Green color
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chole-
Bile
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cholecysto-
Gallbladder
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chondraio-
"Cartilage; gristle; granule; granular"
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chromato-
Color
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"-cidal; -cide"-
"Killing; destroying"
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cili-
"Cilia; the eyelashes; eyelids"
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Circ-
Circumsicion
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circum
Around another
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cis-
On this side
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clast
Break
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"colo-; colono-"
Colon
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colpo-
Vagina
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com-
"With; together"
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Contra-
Against
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"cor; core-; coro-"
Eye's pupil
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cordi-
Heart
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corono-
Heart
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costo-
Ribs
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cox-
"Hip; haunch; or hip-joint"
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CMV
Cytomegalovirus
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CPD
Cephalo-pelvic disproportion
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cranio
Cranium
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-crine
To sucrete
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C/S-
Cesarean section
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cryo-
Cold
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CTX
Contraction
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cycl-
"Circle; cycle"
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cypho-
Bent
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"cysto-; cysti-"
Urinary bladder
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"cyto-; -cyte"
Cell
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dacryo-
Tear
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dactylo-
"Finger; toe"
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D&C
Dilation & Curettage
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de-
"Away from; cessation"
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Decels
low heart rate
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deep
Extending far inward from an outer surface
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dent-
Teeth
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Derma
Skin
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Desat
oxygen desaturation
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-desis
Binding
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dextro
"Right; on the right side"
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di-
Two
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di-
"Apart; separation"
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dif-
"Apart; separation"
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digit-
Finger
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-dipsia
Thirst
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dis-
"Separation; taking apart"
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distal
"Situated farthest from the centre; median line; or point of attachment or origin"
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diverticula
pouches in lining of intestine
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"dorso-; dorsi-"
The back
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duodeno-
"Duodenum; upper part of the small intestine "
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DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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dynamo
"Force; energy; power"
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-dynia
Pain
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dys
"Bad; difficult"
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DX
Diagnosis
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-eal
Pertaining to
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EBL
Estimated blood loss
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ec-
"Out; away"
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ecto-
"Outer; outside"
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"-ectasis; -ectasia"
"Expansion; dilation"
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-ectomy
"Surgical operation or removal of a body part. Resection; excision"
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EDC/EDD
Estimated date of confinement or estimated due date
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ELBW
Extremely low birth weight
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-emesis
Vomiting
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-emia
Blood condition
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endo-
Inside or within
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eosino-
Red
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entero-
Intestine
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epi-
"On; upon"
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episio-
"Pubic region; the loins"
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erythro-
Red color
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"-esophageal; -esophago"
Gullet
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esthesio-
Sensation
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ETOH
Ethanol (alcohol)
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eu-
"True; good; well; new"
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ex-
"Out of; away from"
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exo-
Outside another
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extra-
Outside
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facio-
The face
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fibro
Fiber
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filli-
"Fine; hair like"
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"-form; -iform"
Having the form of
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fossa
A hollow or depressed area; trench or channel
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front-
Forehead
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galacto-
Milk
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gastro-
Stomach
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-gen
"Born in; from; of a certain kind"
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-genic
"Formative; pertaining to producing"
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Gest. Age
Gestational age
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genu-
Knee
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fingiv-
Gums
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glauco
Grey or bluish-grey color
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"glosso ; glotto-"
Tongue
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gluco-
Glucose
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glyco-
Sugar
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gnatho
Jaw
441
-gnosis
Knowledge
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gono-
"Seed; demen; also; reproductive"
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-gram
Record or picture
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-graph
Instrument used to record data or picture
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-graphy
Process of recording
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"gyn aeco-; gyn eco-"
Woman
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halluc-
To wander in mind
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" hemat-; haemato-; haem-; hem-"
Blood
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hema or hemo-
Blood
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hemangi or hemangio-
Blood vessels
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hemi-
One-half
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hepatic-
Liver
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hetero-
"The other; as an addition or different"
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hidro-
Sweat
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histo-
Tissue
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homeo-
Similar
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humero-
Shoulder (or the upper arm)
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hydro-
Water
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hyper-
"Extreme; beyond normal"
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hypo
"Womb; the uterus"
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-iasis
Condition
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iatro-
"Medicine; or a physician "
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-iatry
Field in medicine of a certain body component
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-ic
Pertaining to
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-icle
Small
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-ics
"Organized knowledge; treatment"
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idio-
"Self; one's own"
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ileo-
Ileum
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inferior
Situated under or beneath.
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infra-
Below
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inter-
"Between; among"
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intra-
Within
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irido-
Iris
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ischio-
"Ischium; the hip-joint"
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-ism
"Condition; disease"
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-ismus
"Spasm; contraction"
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iso-
Equal
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-ist
One who specializes in
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-ite
"The nature of ; resembling"
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-itis
Inflammation
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-ium
"Structure; tissue"
482
isch-
Restriction
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IUGR
intrauterine growth restriction
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IUI
intrauterine insemination
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IVF
In vitro fertilization
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kal/i
Potassium
487
kerato-
Cornea (eye or skin)
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Kinesio-
Movement
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koilo-
Hollow
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kypho-
Humped
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labio-
Lip
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lacrimo-
Tear
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"lacti-; lacto"
Milk
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laparo-
"Abdomenal wall; flank"
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laryngo-
"Larynx; the lower throat cavity where the voice box is"
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Lateral
"Of; relating to; or situated at or on the side."
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Latero-
Lateral
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LBW
Low birth weight
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leio-
Smooth
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-lepsy
"Attack; seizure"