Med Term and Abbrev. Flashcards
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abrasion
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scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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abscess
A
collection of pus underneath the skin
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antipyretic
A
medication used to reduce a fever
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acute
A
new, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
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afebrile
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without a fever (temp less than 100.4)
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anterior
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located towards the front of the body
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appendicitis
A
dangerous infection to the appendix
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auscultation
A
listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs)
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benign
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normally of no danger to health
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bradycardia
A
slow heart rate (HR <60 bpm)
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bronchitis
A
infection of the bronchi (upper airway)
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bronchiolitis
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infection of the bronchioles (smaller air tubes in the lungs)
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catheter
A
tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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chronic
A
long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
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cellulitis
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infection of skin cells
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conjunctivitis
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infection of the outer layer of the eye
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dialysis
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process for removing waste from the blood for people with renal failure
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diaphoresis
A
sweating
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diffuse
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spread out (not localized)
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distal
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farther from the trunk of the body
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dyspnea
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difficulty breathing
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dysuria
A
painful urination
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ecchymosis
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a bruise
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-ectomy (a suffix)
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surgical removal (e.g. tonsillectomy)
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edema
swelling
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emesis
vomiting
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epilepsy
seizure disorder
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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erythema/erythematous
redness/red
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exudates (tonsillar)
pus-pockets on the tonsils
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febrile
the state of having a fever (temperature of more than 100.4)
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grossly
obviously; a lot; wholly
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hematemesis
gross amounts of blood in the vomit
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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hemoptysis
coughing up gross amounts of blood
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hemorrhage
excessive or profuse bleeding
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hepatomegaly
enlarged liver
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hernia
protrusion of an organ through the wall of a cavity that normally contains it
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hyperlipidemia
high cholesterol
40
hypertension
high blood pressure
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hypotension
low blood pressure
42
hypoxia
low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
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ICD-10
a system to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures
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infarct
area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
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inferior
lower on the body, farther from the head
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ischemia
lack of blood supply
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-itis (suffix)
inflammation
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laceration
splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)
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lateral
farther from the midline (line traced from nose to belly)
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lethargic
septic, very sick, about to die
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medial
nearer to the midline
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meningitis
dangerous infection of the outer lining of the brain
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otitis externa
infection of the outer ear (ear canal)
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otitis media
infection of the inner ear (behind the eardrum)
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melena
black tarry stool
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myalgia
muscular pain, "muscle aches"
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pallor
pale skin
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palpation
examine by touch
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palpitation
to beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)
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peritoneal signs
guarding/rebound/rigidity: PE findings indicating a rupture in the abdomen
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pharyngitis
throat infection
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pneumonia
bacterial infection of the lungs
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posterior/dorsal
rear or backside of the body
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prone
body position lying flat, face down
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proximal
nearer to the trunk of the body
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pulmonary
relating to the lungs
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purulence/purulent
pus/pus-like
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rales
crackles; wet crackling noise in lungs
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rhinorrhea
clear nasal discharge, "runny nose"
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rhonchi
rattling noise of mucous in the lungs
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-scopy (suffix)
viewing with a scope
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sepsis
dangerous infection of the blood
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sinusitis
infection/inflammation of the nasal sinuses
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small bowel obstruction
physical blockage of the small intestines
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streptococcal pharyngitis
strep throat
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superior
higher on the body, nearer the head
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supine
body position lying face up
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syncope
"passing out", loss of consciousness
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tachycardia
fast heart rate (HR > 100 bpm)
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trismus
inability to open the jaw due to pain
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tachypnea
increased breathing rate
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ulcerations
blisters or open sores
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vertigo
room-spinning dizziness (not light-headed)
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wheezing
high pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease
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Abd
abdomen, abdominal
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Abx
antibiotics
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A fib
atrial fibrillation
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ASA
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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BID
twice daily
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Bilat LE
bilateral lower extremities
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BM
bowel movement
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BP
blood pressure
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CA
cancer, carcinoma
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CBC
complete blood count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CP
chest pain
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c/o
complains of
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CRF
chronic renal failure
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C-section
Caesarean section
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C-spines
cervical spine
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CT or CAT
computerized assisted tomography
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CTA
clear to auscultation
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CV
cardiovascular
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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CXR
chest X-ray
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DP/PT (pulse)
Dorsalis Pedis / Posterior Tibialis
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
diagnosis
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EKG/ECG
electrocardiogram
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EOMI
extraocular movements intact
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EtOH
alcohol
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FHx
family history
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Fx
fracture
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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G/P/Ab
Gravida/Para/Abortion
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GU
genitourinary
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HA
headache
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HEENT
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
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HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HLD
hyperlipidemia
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HPI
history of present illness
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HTN
hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Hx
history
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H&H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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I&D
incision and drainage
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IVDA
intravenous drug abuse
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IDDM
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IUP
intrauterine pregnancy
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LLE
left lower extremity
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LNMP
last normal menstrual period
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LOC
loss of consciousness
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L-spine
lumbar spine
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LUE
left upper extremity
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LUQ
left upper quadrant
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MI
myocardial infarction
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N/A
not applicable
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NAD
no acute distress, no acute disease
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NIDDM
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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nl/nml
normal
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NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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N/V/D
nausea/vomit/diarrhea
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O2 Sat
oxygen saturation (also SaO2, SpO2, Pulse Ox, Sat)
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OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecology
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OD
overdose
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OM
otitis media (inner ear infection)
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OP
orophraynx (mouth and throat)
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ORIF
open reduction and internal fixation (orthopedic surgery)
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PCP/PMD
primary care physician/primary medical doctor
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PE
physical exam/pulmonary embolism
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PERRL
pupils are equal, round, and reactive, to light
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PO
per os (by mouth)
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prn
as needed
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pt
patient
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PTA
prior to arrival (or) peristonsillar abscess
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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QHS
at every bedtime
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QID
four times a day
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RLE
right lower extremity
168
RLQ
right lower quadrant
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ROM
range of motion
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ROS
review of system
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RRR
regular rate and rhythm (normal heart sounds)
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RUE
right upper extremity
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
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Rx
prescription
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r/o
rule out
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SOB
shortness of breath
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SOAP
subjective, objective, assessment, and plan
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STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction
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s/p
status post (after)
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Sx
symptoms
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T&A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (tonsils and adenoids removal surgery)
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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TID
three times a day
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TM
tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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Tx
treatment
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T-spine
thoracic spine
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UA
urinalysis
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URI
upper respiratory infection
189
US
ultrasound
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UTD
up to date
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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WNL
within normal limits (normal, not of concern)
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y/o
year(s) old
