Lesson 2: Healthcare Word Access List Flashcards
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CA
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stands for cancer, a condition that describes the uncontrolled growth of cells in the body
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CAD and CHD
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stands for coronary artery/heart disease, a condition caused by the obstruction of blood flow in the body
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CF
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stands for cystic fibrosis, an inheritable disease that causes a build-up of mucus in the body, leading to organ damage.
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CHF
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stands for congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart can no longer sufficiently pump blood throughout the body and oxygen-rich blood can no longer be supplied to the heart
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COPD
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stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a chronic condition that results in difficulty breathing because the passages in the lungs that transfer air become clogged and misshapen.
