Medical Terminology Flashcards
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A-Fib
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Atrial Fibrillation
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AAA
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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A & P
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Anterior and Posterior
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AB
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Abortion
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abd
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Abdominal
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gases
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Abx
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Antibiotics
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ac
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Before meals
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AC
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Acromioclavicular
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ACE
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Angiotensive converting enzyme
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ACL
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Anterior cruciate ligament
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ACLS
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Advanced cardiac life support
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ADA
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American Diabetes Association
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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
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AES
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Anti-embolism stockings
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afeb
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Afebrile
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AFB
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Acid fast bacillus
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AIDS
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Aquired immune deficiency syndrome
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AKA
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Above the knee amputation
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alb
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Albumin
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AMA
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Against medical advice
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amb
A
Ambulate, walk
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ant
A
Anterior
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AP
Apical pulse
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ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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ARF
Acute renal failure
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ASA
Aspirin
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as tol
As tolerated
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Ax
Axillary
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BaE
Barium enema
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bid
Twice a day
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BKA
Below the knee amputation
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bil
Bilateral
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BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
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BLS
Basic life support
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BM
Bowel movement
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BMR
Basal metabolic rate
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bpm
Beats per minute
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BP
Blood pressure
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BR
Bed rest
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BRP
Bath room privileges
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BSO
Bilateral salpingo-ophorectomy
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BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
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bx
Biopsy
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c
With
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C&S
Culture and sensitivity
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c/o
Complaints of
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CA
cancer
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CABG
Coronary artery bipass graft
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CAD
Coronary artery disease
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CAT
Computed axial tomography
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Cath
Catheter/catheterization
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CBC
Complete blood count
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CBD
Common bile duct
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cc
cubic centimeters
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CBI
Continuous bladder irrigation
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CHF
Congestive heart failure
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CHO
Carbohydrate
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chol
Cholesterol
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Cl liq
Clear liquids
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CNS
Central nervous system
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COPD
Chronic obstructive lung disease
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CPK
Creatine phosphokinase
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C-PAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
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CPM
Continuous passive motion
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CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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cr
Creatinine
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CRF
Chronic renal failure
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CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
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CX
Culture
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CXR
Chest x ray
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d/c
Discontinue
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D&C
Dilation and curettage
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D&E
Dilation and evacuation
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DBP
Diastolic blood pressure
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DHS
During hospital stay
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DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
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Diff
Differential
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Disc
Discontinue
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DJD
Degenerative joint disease
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DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis
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DM
Diabetes mellitus
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DNR
Do not resuscitate
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DOA
Dead on arrival
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DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
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drsg
Dressing
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DSD
Dry sterile dressing
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DT
Delirium tremens
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DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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Dx
Diagnosis
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ECG
Electrocardiography
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Echo
Echocardiogram
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ED
Emergency department
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EEG
Electroencephalograph
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EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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EKG
Electrocardiograph
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EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, throat
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EMG
Electromyogram
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EOM
Extra-ocular movement
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ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
End stage renal disease
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ESU
Electrosurgical unit
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ETA
Estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
Ethyl alcohol, intoxicated
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Exp
Exploratory
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Ext
External
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F
Fahrenheit
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FB
Foreign body
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FBS
Fasting blood sugar
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Fe
Iron
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FeSo4
Iron sulfate
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FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
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FHR
Fetal heart rate
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FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone
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FUO
Fever unknown origin
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Fx
Fracture
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GB
Gallbladder
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GCS
Glasgow coma scale
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GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
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GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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gtt(s)
Drop(s)
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GU
Genitourinary
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GYN
Gynecology
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H2-blocker
Histamine-2 blocker
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H&H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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HA
Headache
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HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
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HCO3
Bicarbonate
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Hct
Hematocrit
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HDL
High density lipoprotein
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Hgb
Hemoglobin
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HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
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HOB
Head of bead
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HPI
History of present illness
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HR
Heart rate
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H&P
History and physical
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HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
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HTN
Hypertension
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hs
Hours of sleep; bedtime
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Hx
History
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IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
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ICP
Intracranial pressure
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ICU
Intensive care unit
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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I&O
Intake and output
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IJ
Internal jugular
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IM
Intramuscular
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Incont
Incontinent
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ing
Inguinal
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Inj
Injection
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Int
Internal
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IPPB
Intermittent postive pressure breathing
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Irrig
Irrigation
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Isol
Isolation
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IT
Inhalation therapy
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IV
Intravenous
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IVB
Intravenous buretrol
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IVF
Intravenous Fluids
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IVPB
Intravenous piggy back
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IVP
Intravenous push drug/ intravenous pyelogram
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J-tube
Jejunostomy tube
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JP
Jackson Pratt drain
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JVD
Jugular vein distention
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JVP
Jugular vein pressure
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K+
Potassium
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KCL
Potassium chloride
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Kcal
Kilocalories
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Kg
Kilogram
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KUB
Kidney, ureter, bladder
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KVO
Keep vein open
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L
Left
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l
Liter
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Lab
Laboratory
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L&D
Labor and delivery
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LDH
Lactic dehydrogenase
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LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
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LE
Lower extremity
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LES
Lower esophageal sphincter
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LFTs
Liver function tests
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liq
Liquid
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LLL
Left lower lobe
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LLQ
Left Lower quadrant
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LMP
Last menstrual period
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LOC
Level of conciousness
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LP
Lumbar puncture
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L/R
Lactated ringers
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LUL
Left upper lobe
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant
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LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
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MDL
Medial cruciate ligament
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MDI
Metered dose inhaler
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mEq
Milliequvalents
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MI
Myocardial infarction
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mcg
Microgram
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mg
Milligram
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ml
Milliliter
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MN
Midnight
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
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MRSA
Methicillin resistant staph aureus
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MS
Multiple sclerosis/musculoskeletal
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MVI
Multivitamin
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Na+
Sodium
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NaCl
Sodium chloride
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n/a
Not applicable
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n/c
Nasal cannula
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NAD
No active disease
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N&V
Nausea and vomiting
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Neb
Nebulizer
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Neg
Negative
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NG
Nasogastric
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NIDDM
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
No known allergies
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NKDA
No known drug allergies
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noc
Night
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NPO
Nothing by mouth
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NS
Normal saline
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NSAIDs
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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Nsg
Nursing
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NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
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NTG
Nitroglycerine
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O2
Oxygen
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OB
Obstetrics
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OOB
Out of bed
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OD
Right eye
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OD
Overdose
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OP
Outpatient
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OR
Operating room
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ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation
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Ortho
Orthopedics
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os
Mouth
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OS
Left eye
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OT
Occupational therapy
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OU
Both eyes
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p
After/post
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P
Pulse
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PT
Physical therapy
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PAC
Premature atrial contraction
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PACU
Post anesthesia care unit
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pc
After meals
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PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
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PCEA
Patient controlled epidural analgesia
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PCP
Primary care provider
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PCU
Progressive care unit
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PCXR
Potable chest X-ray
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PDR
Physicians drug reference
251
PE
Pulmonary embolism
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PEEP
Positive end expiratory pressure
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PEG
Percutanoeus endoscopic gastrostomy
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PEJ
Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
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per
By or through
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PERLA
Pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation
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PET
Positron emission tomography
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pH
Hydrogen ion concentration
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PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
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PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
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pm
Between noon and midnight
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PMH
Past medical history
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PMI
Point of maximum intensity
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PMV
Prolapsed mitral valve
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PNS
Peripheral nervous system
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po
By mouth
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POD
Postoperative day
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pos
Positive
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Post-op
Postoperatively
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PPD
Purified protein derivative
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PPN
Peripheral parental nutrition
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PRBC
Packed red blood cells
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Preop
Preoperatively
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prn
As necessary
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PT
Patient/physical therapy/prothrombin time
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PTA
Prior to admission
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PTT
Partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
Premature ventricular contractions
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PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
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QA
Quality assurance
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R
Right or rectal
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RA
Room air/rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
Red blood count
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RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
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reg
Regular
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Rehab
Rehabilitation
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REM
Rapid eye movement
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Rectic
Reticulocyte
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RL
Ringers lactate
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RLL
Right lower lobe
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RLQ
Right Lower quadrant
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RML
Right middle lobe
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r/o
Rule out
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ROM
Range of motion
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RR
Respiratory rate
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RUL
Right upper lobe
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RUQ
Right upper quadrant
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RV
Residual volume
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Rx
Prescription
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s
Without
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S
Saline
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SAT
Saturation
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S/S
Signs and symptoms
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SBO
Small bowel obstruction
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SBP
Systolic blood pressure
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SC
Subcutaneous
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SDS
Same day surgery
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sl
Sublingual/under the tongue
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SNF
Skilled nursing facility
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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s/p
Status post
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SR
Sinus rhythm
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SSE
Soap suds enema
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STAT
Immediately
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STD
Sexually transmitted disease
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SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
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Surg
Surgery
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Sx
Symptoms
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T
Temperature
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T&A
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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Tab
Tablet
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T&CM
Type and cross match
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Tachy
Tachycardia
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TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
325
TB
Tuberculosis
326
TCDB
Turn, cough, drop breath
327
TEDS
Thromboembolic disease stockings
328
TEE
Transesophageal echocardiogram
329
Tele
Telemetry
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TF
Tube feeding
331
THR
Total hip replacement
332
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
333
TKR
Total knee replacement
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TNI
Troponin
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TNTC
Too numerous to count
336
TO
Telephone order
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tol
Tolerated
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TORB
Telephone order read back
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TPN
Total prenatal nutrition
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TPR
Temperature, pulse, respirations
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TURP
Transurethral resection of prostrate
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TV
Tidal volume
343
TVH
Total vaginal hysterectomy
344
Tx
Treatment
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TX
Traction
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U/A
Urinalysis
347
UE
Upper extremity
348
UES
Upper esophageal sphincter
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UGI
Upper gastrointestinal
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umb
Umbilicus
351
ung
Ointment
352
unk
Unknown
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
354
US
Ultrasound
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USA
Unstable angina
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UTI
Urinary tract infection
357
VA
Visual acuity
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VC
Vital capacity
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V fib
Ventricular fibrillation
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V tach
Ventricular tachycardia
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vag
Vaginal
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via
Through
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via
Through
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Vit
Vitamin
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vo
Verbal order
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Vol
Volume
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vs
Vital signs
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WA
While awake
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WBC
White blood count
370
W&D
Warm and dry
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w/c
Wheelchair
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w/o
Without
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WNL
Within normal limits
374
wt
Weight
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XMatch
Cross match
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y/o
Years old
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Abdomino
Abdominal
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Ac or acal
Pertaining to
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Acanth
Thorn or spine
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Adeno
Gland
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Adipo
Fatty tissue
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Aemia
Blood condition
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Adreno
Adrenal glands
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Aesthesio
Sensation
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Alb
White
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Eryth
Red
387
Melano
Black
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Cyan
Blue
389
Myo
Muscle
390
Myel
Bone marrow
391
Musculo
Muscle
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Myl
Lower jaw
393
Myx
Mucus
394
Megaly
Enlargement
395
ology
The study of
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Metry
Process of measuring
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Necro
Death
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Naso
Nose
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Neuro
Nervous system
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Olig
Having few
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Onycho
Nail
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Onco
Tumor bulk volume
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Oorphor
Woman's ovary
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Opthalm
Eye
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Orchi
Testis
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Osis
A condition or disease
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Ovo
Eggs the ovum
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Oxo
Oxygen
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Paresis
Slight paralysis
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Penia
Deficiency of
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Pathy
A disorder
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Pedo
Child
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Ped
Foot
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Pepsia
Digestive tract
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Phago
Eating or devouring
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Photo
Pertaining to light
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Plasty
Surgical repair
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Otomy
Opening
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Pleur
Pertaining to the ribs
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Pneumo
Lungs
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Poiesis
Production
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Ptosis
Drooping
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Pyel
Pelvis
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Pyo
Pus
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Pyro
Fever
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Ren
Kidney
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Cyst
Bladder
428
Rrhapy
Surgical suturing
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Rrhagia
Rapid flow of blood
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Rrhage
Burst forth
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Recto
Rectum
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Salpingo
Fallopian tubes
433
Sclerosis
Hardening
434
Scope
Instrument used for viewing
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Somato
Body
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Spleno
Spleen
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Stasis
Stopping standing
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Thrombo
Clotting of the blood
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Tome
Instrument for Cutting into
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Tomy
The act of cutting into
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Bronchi
Bronchus
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Cephalo
Head
443
Centesis
Surgical puncture
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Cerebr
Brain
445
Cervic
Pertaining to the neck
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Cholecyst
Gall bladder
447
Chondro
Cartilage
448
Colo
Colon
449
Algia
Pain
450
Carcino
Cancer
451
Arterio
Artery
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Asthenia
Weakness
453
Cardio
Heart
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Cyt or cyte
Cell
455
Dorso
Back
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Dynia
Pain
457
Dys
Difficulty
458
Ectomy
Surgical removal
459
Encephalo
Brain
460
Emesis
Vomiting condition
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Epi
On
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Glosso
Tongue
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Glauc
Grayish blue color
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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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Hemato
Pertaining to blood
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Hepato
Pertaining to the liver
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Hyster
Uterus
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Itis
Inflammation
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Lepsis or lepsy
Attack or seizure
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Meter
Instrument user to measure or count
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Oma
Tumor or mass
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Ossi or osso
Bone
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Patho
Disease
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Rhino
Nose
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Tympan
Eardrum
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Vesico
Bladder
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Xantho
Yellow
