Med Terms Chapter 4 Flashcards
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Candidiasis
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Infection of the skin, mouth, or vaginal caused by yeast type fungus Candida albicans
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Pustule
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Elevation of the skin containing pus
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Staphylococcus
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Berry shaped bacterium in grape like clusters
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Infection
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Invasion of the pathogens in the body tissue
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Acne
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Inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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Dermatitis
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Inflammation of the skin
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D5W
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Dextrose 5% in water
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H2O
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Water
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Cutaneo
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Skin(adj.)
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Wheal
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Transitory, itchy elevation of the skin with white center and red surrounding area
A Wheal is an individual urticaria hive lesion
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Virus
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Minute microorganism much smaller than bacterium, characterized by a lack of independent metabolism and the ability to replicate only within living host cells
May cause infection by invading body tissue
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Purpura
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Small hemorrhage in the skin, giving a purple discoloration
Associated with blood disorders or vascular abnormalities
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Pruritus
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Itching
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Pressure ulcer
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Erosion of the skin caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden patients
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Petechia
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Pinpoint skin hemorrhage
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Pallor
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Paleness
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Papule
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Small, solid skin elevation
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Nodule
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Small, knot like mass that can be felt by touch
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Nevus
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Circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black, or flesh colored
Birth mark, mole
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Macule
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Flat, colored spot on the skin
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Leukoplakia
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Condition characterized by white spots or patches on the mucous membrane, which maybe precancerous
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Keloid
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Overgrowth of the scar tissue
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Jaundice
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Condition characterized by yellow tinge to the skin, also called xanthoderma
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Induration
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Abnormal hard spots
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Fungus
Organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules from its surroundings and may cause infection by invading body tissue
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Erythema
Redness
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Edema
Puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
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Ecchymosis
Escape of blood in to the skin/mucous membrane, causing a small flat purple discoloration
This happens when blood is taken out by needle and syringe from arm vein
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Diaphoresis
Sweating
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Herpes type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised
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Cyst
Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
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Cicatrix
Scar
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Bacteria
Single celled microorganism that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue
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Alopecia
Loss of hair
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Xanthoderma
Yellow skin
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Ungual
Pertaining to the nail
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Transdermal(TD)
Pertaining to through skin
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Subcutaneous
Pertaining to under the skin
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Streptococcus
Berry shape bacterium in twisted chains
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Percutaneous
Pertaining to through the skin
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Necrosis
Abnormal condition of death
| Cells and tissues die because of this disease
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Keratogenic
Originating in honey tissues
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Intradermal(ID)
Pertaining to within the skin
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Hypodermic
Pertaining to under the skin
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Erythroderma
Red skin
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Epidermal
Pertaining to upon the skin
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Dermintology
Study of skin
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Dermatologist
Physician who studies and treats skin disease
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Suturing
To stitch edges of a wound surgically
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MOHs surgery
Technique of microscopically controlled serial excisions of a skin cancer
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Laser surgery
Procedure using an instrument that emits a high powered beam of light used to cut, burn, vaporize or destroy tissue
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Incision and drainage (I&D)
Surgical cut made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids form a lesion, wound, or cavity
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Incision
Surgical cut wound produced by a sharp instrument
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Excision
Removal by cutting
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Dermabrasion
Procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material, such as sand paper
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Debridement
Removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound
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Cryosurgery
Destruction of tissue by using extreme cold, often by using liquid nitrogen
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Cauterization
Destruction of tissue with a hot/cold instrument, electric current, or caustic substance
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Rhytodoplasty
Surgical repair of wrinkles
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Rhytidectome
Excision of wrinkles
Facelift
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Onychectomy
Excision of a nail
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Dermatoplasty
Surgical repair of the skin
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Dermatome
Instrument used to cut skin
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Dermatoheteroplasty
Surgical repair using skin from others
All graft
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Dermatoautoplasty
Surgical repair using ones own skin
Autografts
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Biopsy
View of life
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Vitiligo
White patches on the skin caused by the destruction of melanocytes associated with autoimmune disorders
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Urticaria
Itchy skin eruption composed of wheals of varying sizes and shapes
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Tinea
Fungal infection of the skin
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Systemic lupus erythematous
| SLE
Chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system
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Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant growth that develops from scale like epithelial tissue, most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight
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Scleroderma
Disease characterized by chronic hardening of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs
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Scabies
Skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by Papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing into the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs
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Rosacea
Chronic disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papules, pustules, and broken blood vessels, usually occurring on faces in people older than 30 years
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Psoriasis
Chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
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Pediculosis
Invasion into the skin and hair by lice
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MRSA Infection
Invasion of body tissue by methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, a strain of common bacteria that has developed resistance to methicillin and other antibiotics
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Lesion
Any visible change in tissue resulting from injury/disease
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Laceration
Torn, ragged edged wound
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Kaposi sarcoma
Cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs
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Impetigo
Superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci
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Herpes
Inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters
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Gangrene
Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion
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Furuncle
Painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle
Boil
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Fissure
Slit or cracklike sore in the skin
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Eczema
Noninfectious , inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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Contusion
Injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration
Bruise
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Cellulitis
Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, characterized by redness, swelling, and fever
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Carbuncle
Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
| BCC
Epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis
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Albinism
Congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
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Actinic Keratosis
Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight
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Abrasion
Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury
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Xeroderma
Dry Skin
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Trichomycosis
Abnormal condition of fungus in the hair
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Seborrhea
Discharge of excessive sebum
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Paronychia
Diseased stated around the nail
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Pachyderma
Thickening of the skin
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Onychophagia
Eating the nail or nail biting
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Onychomycosis
Abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails
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Onychomalacia
Softening of the nails
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Onychocryptosis
Abnormal condition of a hidden nail
Ingrown nail
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Leukoderma
White skin
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Leiodermia
Condition of smooth skin
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Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands
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Dermatofibroma
Fibrous tumor of the skin
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Dermatoconiosis
Abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
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Tome
Instrument used to cut
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Rrhea
Flow, excessive discharge
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Plasty
Surgical repair
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Phagia
Eating or swallowing
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Opsy
View of, viewing
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Mycosis
Fungal condition
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Malacia
Softening
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Ia
Diseased, condition of
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Ectomy
Excision or surgical removal
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Coccus
Round shaped bacterium, singular
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Cocci
Round shaped bacterium, plural
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A
Noun suffix, no meaning
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Trans
Through, across
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Sub
Under, below
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Per
Through
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Para
Around, beside
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Intra
Within
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Epi
Upon, on, over
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Xero
Dry
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Unguo
Nail adj
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Tricho
Hair
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Strepto
Twisted chains
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Staphylo
Grape like clusters
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Sebo
Sebum (oil)
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Rhytido
Wrinkles
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Pachy
Thick
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Onycho
Nail (noun)
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Necro
Tissue death
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Myco
Fungus
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Kerato
Horny tissue, hard
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Hetero
Other
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Dermo
Skin (n+adj)
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Dermato
Skin noun
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Crypto
Hidden
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Conio
Dust
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Bio
Life
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Auto
Self
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
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NKA
No Known Allergies
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PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
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Supp
Suppository
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ID
Intradermal
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KVO
Keep Vein Open
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TKO
To Keep Open
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NS
Normal Saline
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IVPB
Intravenous piggy back
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IV
Intravenous
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Ax
Axillary
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IM
Intramuscular
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PR
Per rectum
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SL
Under the tongue
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SQ, SC
Subcutaneous
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Top
Topical
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Staph
Staphylococcus
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MRSA
Methicillin
Resistant
Staphylococcus
Aureus
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Strep
Streptococcus
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Verruca
Circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus
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Ulcer
Erosion of the skin/mucous membrane
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Vesicle
Small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid
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Abscess
Localized collection of pus
