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Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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Abd

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abdominal

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ABG

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arterial blood gas

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ABP

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arterial blood pressure

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AC

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acromioclavicular

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a.c.

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before meals

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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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AD

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right ear

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ADE

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adverse drug event

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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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aden

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gland

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angi

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blood vessel

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arthr

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joint

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ab-

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away from

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ad-

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toward

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a-, an-

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without

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-age

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related to

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afferent

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conducting towards

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atriomegaly

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enlargement of the atrium of the heart

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AED

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automated external defibrillator

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A fib

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atrial fibrillation

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AIDS

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AKA

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above the knee amputation

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am

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morning

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AMA

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against medical advice

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amb

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ambulate; walk

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amt

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amount

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AOD

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adult-onset diabetes

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ARD

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acute respiratory disease

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arteri, arter

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artery

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adip

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fat

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ambi-

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both

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ante-

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before

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anti-

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against

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auto-

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self

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-algia

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pain

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38
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-asthenia

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weakness

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39
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afebrile

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no fever

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analgesics

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relieve pain

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AS

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left ear

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ASA

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asprin

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as tol

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as tolerated

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AU

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both ears

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Ax

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axillary

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ather/o

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plaque or fatty substance

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47
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anorexics

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suppress appetite

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48
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anatacids

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neutralize stomach acid

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antibiotics

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fight infection

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50
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anticoagulants

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slow blood-clotting process

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anticonvulsants

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prevents convulsions

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52
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antidepressants

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elevate mood

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53
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antidiarrheals

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stops diarrhea

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54
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antiemetics

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stops vomiting/nausea

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55
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antihistamines

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relieves cold/allergy symptoms

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antipyretics

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reduces fever

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antitussives

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suppresses coughing

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arrhythmia

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uneven intervals between pulse or heartbeats

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apical pulse

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heartrate counted at the apex of the heart by using a stethoscope

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BAC

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blood alcohol concentration

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BED

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binge eating disorder

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bid

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twice a day

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bil

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bilateral

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BKA

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below the knee amputation

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BM

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bowel movement

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66
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BMI

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body mass index

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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68
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BMT

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bone marrow transplant

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B/P

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blood pressure

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BPM

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beats per minute; breaths per minute

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brachi

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arm

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broch

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bronchial

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blephar

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eyelid

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bi-

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two, twice, double

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75
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brady-

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slow

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bradycardia

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abnormally slow heartrate

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blood pressure

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the force of blood that is exerted against the vessel wall as the heartbeats

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78
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body tempature

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balance between heat produced and heat lost by the body

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79
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bronchodilators

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promotes easier breathing

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80
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BR

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bed rest

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81
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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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blood sugar; bowel sounds; breath sounds

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83
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BSE

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breast self-examination

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BUN

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blood, urea, nitrogen

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bx

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biopsy

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86
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c

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with

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87
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CA

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cancer

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CAB

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coronary artery bypass

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cervic

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neck

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chondr

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cartilage

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cost

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rib

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crani

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skull

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circum-

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around

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contra-

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against

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95
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-cidal, -cide

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pertaining to killing

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96
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-centesis

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surgical puncture

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-cise

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cut, remove

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98
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continued fever

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a fever that stays elevated above normal body temperature

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99
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crisis

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sudden drop from fever to normal body temperature

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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Cal

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calorie

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102
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cath

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catheter

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103
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CBC

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complete blood count

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CBR

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complete bed rest

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cc

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cubic centimeters

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CC

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chief complaint

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CDC

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center for disease control

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CHD

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coronary heart disease

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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chol

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bile, gall

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col

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colon (large intestine)

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colp

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vagina

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cyst

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bladder

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114
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cardi

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heart

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115
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cephal

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head

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cerebr

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cerebrum (part of the brain)

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-clasis

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breakdown

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118
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-cele

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swelling, herniation

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cathartics (laxatives)

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promotes evacuation of bowels

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chol

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cholesterol

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CFS

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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CHD

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coronary heart disease

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CHO

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carbohydrate

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CI liq

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clear liquid

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CNS

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central nervous system

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c/o

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complains of

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128
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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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129
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COD

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cause of death

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CRD

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chronic respiratory disease

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CS

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central supply

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134
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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CTS

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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CVD

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cardiovascular disease

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CT

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computer tomography

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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139
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CXR

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chest x-ray

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140
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carcin

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cancer

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141
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cry

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cold

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142
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d/c

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discontinue

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143
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DAT

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diet as tolerated

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144
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Ddx

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differential diagnosis

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145
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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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146
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DNS

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deviated nasal septum

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DOA

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dead on arrival

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148
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DOB

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date of birth

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149
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DOC

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date of conception

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150
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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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151
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DOMS

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delayed onset muscle soreness

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Dx

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diagnosis

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153
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dactyl

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finger, toe

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154
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dent

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teeth

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155
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derm, dermat

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skin

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156
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dors

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back portion of body

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de-

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down

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dys-

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painful, abnormal, difficult, bad

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-desis

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stabilization, binding

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-dynia

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pain

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diuretics

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increase urinary output

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EBL

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estimated blood loss

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ECG/EKG

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electrocardiogram

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ECHO

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echocardiogram

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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ENT

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ears, nose, and throat

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EENT

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eye, ear, nose, throat

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EIB

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exercise-induced bronchospasm

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EP

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ectopic pregnancy

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etiol

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etiology

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ETOH

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ethyl alcohol; intoxicated

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enter

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intestines

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esophag

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esophagus

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encephal

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brain

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esthesi

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sensation

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endo-

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within; inside

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epi-

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above, on

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eu-

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normal, good

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ex, extra-, exo

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outside of

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-ectomy

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removal, excision

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-ectasis

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dilation expansion

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-emesis

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vomiting

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-emia

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blood condition

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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F

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Fahrenheit

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FAS

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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FBOA

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foreign body obstructed airway

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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Fe

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iron

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FEV

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forced expiratory volume

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FH

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family history

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FHR

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fetal heartrate

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FMS

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fibromyalgia syndrome

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FROM

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full range of motion

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F/U

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follow up

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FUO

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fever of unknown origin

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Fx

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fracture

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fibr

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connective tissue

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-form

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shape

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-fuge

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driving away

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fever

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elevation of temperature above normal

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febrile

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feverish, pertaining to a fever

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GB

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gallbladder

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GH

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growth hormone

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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gm

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gram

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GP

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general practice

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GSW

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gunshot wound

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gtt (s)

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drop (s)

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GU

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genitourinary

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gyn

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gynecology

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H & H

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hemoglobin and hematocrit

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HAV

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hepatitis A virus

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HBP

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high blood pressure

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HBV

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hepatitis B virus

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Hct

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hematocrit

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gastr

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stomach

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gingiv

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gums

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gloss

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tongue

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gravid

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pregnant

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gynec

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woman

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gluc, glyc

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sugar

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-gen

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producing

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HCV

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hepatitis C virus

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HDL

A

high-density lipoprotein

227
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Hg

A

mercury

228
Q

Hgb

A

hemoglobin

229
Q

HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

230
Q

HMO

A

health maintenance organization

231
Q

HOB

A

head of bed

232
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hem, hemat

A

blood

233
Q

hepat

A

liver

234
Q

hyster

A

uterus (womb)

235
Q

hidr

A

sweat

236
Q

herni

A

hernia

237
Q

hist

A

tissue

238
Q

hydr

A

water

239
Q

hemi-

A

half

240
Q

hyper-

A

above, excessive, increased

241
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hypo-

A

below, decreased, insufficient

242
Q

heart depressants

A

reduces heartbeat rate

243
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hormones

A

treats hormonal disorders/cancer

244
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hypothermia

A

below normal body temperature

245
Q

hyperplasia

A

excessive tissue formation

246
Q

hypertension

A

high blood pressure

247
Q

hypotension

A

low blood pressure

248
Q

hypoglycemia

A

low blood sugar

249
Q

hyperemesis

A

excessive vomiting

250
Q

H & P

A

history and physical

251
Q

HPN

A

hypertension

252
Q

HPV

A

human papillomavirus

253
Q

HR

A

heartrate

254
Q

hs

A

hour of sleep; bedtime

255
Q

ht

A

height

256
Q

Hx

A

history

257
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IBD

A

inflammatory bowel disease

258
Q

IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome

259
Q

ICP

A

intracranial pressure

260
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ICS

A

intercostal space

261
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IM

A

intramuscular

262
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inf

A

inferior

263
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icter

A

jaundice

264
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ile

A

ileum (small intestine)

265
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infra-

A

beneath

266
Q

inter-

A

between, among

267
Q

intra-

A

within, during

268
Q

-ical

A

pertaining to

269
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-ion

A

process

270
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-ia, -ism

A

condition

271
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-iasis

A

presence of, formation of

272
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-itis

A

inflammation

273
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ileum

A

part of the small intestine

274
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ilium

A

part of the hip bone

275
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infection

A

the invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism

276
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inflammation

A

localized response to an injury or destruction if tissues

277
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iron compounds

A

treats anemia

278
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Inj

A

injection

279
Q

I & O

A

intake and output

280
Q

IOP

A

intraocular pressure

281
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Isol

A

isolation

282
Q

IUD

A

intrauterine device

283
Q

IV

A

intravenous

284
Q

IVC

A

inferior vena cava

285
Q

IVD

A

intervertebral disk

286
Q

JOD

A

juvenile-onset diabetes

287
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kg

A

kilogram

288
Q

KUB

A

kidney, ureter, bladder

289
Q

L & D

A

labor and delivery

290
Q

lac

A

laceration

291
Q

LBBB

A

left bundle branch block

292
Q

LBP

A

low back pain

293
Q

LDL

A

low-density lipoprotein

294
Q

Liq

A

liquid

295
Q

LLL

A

left lower lobe

296
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

297
Q

lapar

A

abdominal wall

298
Q

lingu

A

tongue

299
Q

laryng

A

larynx

300
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levo-

A

to the left

301
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-logy, -logist

A

study of, one who studies

302
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LMP

A

last menstrual period

303
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LOC

A

level of consciousness

304
Q

LOM

A

loss of motion

305
Q

LP

A

lumbar puncture

306
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LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

307
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LUL

A

left upper lobe

308
Q

LVH

A

left ventricular hypertrophy

309
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MI

A

myocardial infarction

310
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mm

A

millimeter

311
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mm Hg

A

millimeter of Mercury

312
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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imagery

313
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lact

A

milk

314
Q

later

A

side

315
Q

lip

A

fat

316
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lith

A

stone

317
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myc/o

A

fungus

318
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myel

A

spinal cord, bone marrow

319
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my

A

muscle

320
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macro-

A

large

321
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mal-

A

bad

322
Q

mega-

A

exceptionally large

323
Q

-malacia

A

weakening of, softening of

324
Q

-mania

A

obsessive preoccupation

325
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laceration

A

a torn or jagged wound

326
Q

lesion

A

a pathogenic change of the tissues due to injury or disease

327
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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

328
Q

MVA

A

motor vehicle accident

329
Q

MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

330
Q

mening, meningi

A

membranes, meninges

331
Q

myring

A

eardrum, tympanic membrane

332
Q

mamm, mast

A

breast

333
Q

metr

A

uterus

334
Q

med, medi

A

middle

335
Q

meso-

A

middle

336
Q

meta-

A

over, beyond

337
Q

micro-

A

small

338
Q

mono-

A

one

339
Q

multi-

A

many

340
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-megaly

A

enlargement

341
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mucous

A

an adjective describing the specialized mucous membranes that line the body cavities

342
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mucus

A

a noun that is the name of the fluid secreted by the mucous membrane

343
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musculoskeletal relaxants

A

treat muscle/bone conditions

344
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NB

A

newborn

345
Q

N/C

A

no complaints

346
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N & M

A

night and morning

347
Q

N & T

A

nose and throat

348
Q

N & V

A

nausea and vomiting

349
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NG

A

nasogastric

350
Q

NGT

A

nasogastric tube

351
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NKA

A

no known allergies

352
Q

noc(t)

A

night

353
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

354
Q

NR

A

no response

355
Q

NS

A

normal saline

356
Q

NSAID

A

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

357
Q

nsg

A

nursing

358
Q

NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

359
Q

nephr

A

kidney

360
Q

neur

A

nerve

361
Q

narc

A

numbness, stupor, sleep

362
Q

necr

A

death

363
Q

neo-

A

new

364
Q

nulli-

A

none

365
Q

nephromegaly

A

enlargement of the kidney

366
Q

OB

A

obstetrics

367
Q

OB-GYN

A

obstetrics and gynecology

368
Q

OD

A

right eye; overdose

369
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

370
Q

ORTH

A

orthopedics

371
Q

os

A

mouth

372
Q

OS

A

left eye

373
Q

OT

A

occupational therapy

374
Q

OTC

A

over the counter

375
Q

OU

A

both eyes

376
Q

oz

A

ounce

377
Q

oste

A

bone

378
Q

ov

A

ovum (egg)

379
Q

oophor

A

ovary

380
Q

orchid

A

testicles

381
Q

onych

A

nail

382
Q

ocul, ophthalm

A

eye

383
Q

ot

A

ear

384
Q

onc

A

tumor

385
Q

-ole

A

little, small

386
Q

-opia

A

vision

387
Q

-oid

A

seeming like

388
Q

-oma

A

tumor

389
Q

-osis

A

condition, usually abnormal

390
Q

-ologist

A

specialist

391
Q

-ology

A

the study of

392
Q

p

A

after

393
Q

PA

A

physician assistant

394
Q

PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

395
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pc

A

after meals

396
Q

PD

A

Parkinson’s Disease

397
Q

PE

A

physical examination

398
Q

PEDS

A

pediatrics

399
Q

Per

A

by or through

400
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary function test

401
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

402
Q

PKR

A

partial knee replacement

403
Q

pm

A

between noon and midnight

404
Q

PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

405
Q

po

A

by mouth

406
Q

pancreat

A

pancreas

407
Q

phleb

A

vein

408
Q

pod

A

foot

409
Q

peps

A

digestion

410
Q

peri-

A

around

411
Q

poly-

A

many

412
Q

post-

A

after, behind

413
Q

pre-, pro-

A

before, in front of

414
Q

-phylaxis

A

protection, prevention

415
Q

-pnea

A

breathing

416
Q

-pexy

A

fixation, to put in place

417
Q

-plasty

A

surgical repair, reformation

418
Q

-pathy

A

disorder, disease

419
Q

-penia

A

deficiency, decrease

420
Q

-phagia

A

eating, swallowing

421
Q

-phasia

A

speech

422
Q

PostOp

A

postoperative

423
Q

prn

A

as needed; whenever necessary

424
Q

pt

A

patient; pint

425
Q

PT

A

physical therapy

426
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

427
Q

Px

A

prognosis; physical exam

428
Q

q

A

every

429
Q

q 2 h

A

every 2 hours

430
Q

qd

A

every day

431
Q

qh

A

every hour

432
Q

qhs

A

every night at bedtime

433
Q

qid

A

four times a day

434
Q

qm

A

every morning

435
Q

qn

A

every night

436
Q

qod

A

every other day

437
Q

proct

A

rectum

438
Q

prostat

A

prostate gland

439
Q

pyel

A

pelvis of the kidney

440
Q

pneum, pneumon

A

lungs, air

441
Q

path

A

disease

442
Q

ped

A

child, foot

443
Q

psych

A

mind

444
Q

py

A

pus

445
Q

pyr

A

fever, heat

446
Q

presby-

A

older age

447
Q

primi-

A

first

448
Q

pseudo-

A

false

449
Q

-phobia

A

fear

450
Q

-plasia

A

formation of

451
Q

-plegia

A

paralysis

452
Q

-ptosis

A

drooping, falling

453
Q

pulse

A

the beat of the artery that you feel when the heart pumps blood through the body

454
Q

pulse deficit

A

difference between pulse count taken simultaneously at two sites, usually radial and apical pulse

455
Q

RBBB

A

right bundle branch block

456
Q

RBC

A

red blood cell/count

457
Q

RDA

A

recommended daily allowance

458
Q

REM

A

rapid eye movement

459
Q

RICE

A

rest, ice, compression, elevation

460
Q

RF

A

renal failure

461
Q

RLL

A

right lower lobe

462
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

463
Q

RLS

A

restless leg syndrome

464
Q

R/O

A

rule out

465
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

466
Q

RUL

A

right upper lobe

467
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

468
Q

Rx

A

prescription

469
Q

rhin

A

nose

470
Q

quadri-

A

four

471
Q

retro-

A

behind, in back of

472
Q

-rrhage

A

bursting forth

473
Q

-rrhea

A

flow, discharge

474
Q

rrhexis

A

rupture

475
Q

rate

A

number of pulse beats, heartbeats, or respirations per minute

476
Q

rhythm

A

regularity or irregularity of the pulse, heartbeat, or respiration

477
Q

quality

A

volume; strength of pulse beats

478
Q

respiratory stimulants

A

treat shock and drug poisoning

479
Q

s

A

without

480
Q

S & S

A

signs and symptoms

481
Q

SB

A

still birth

482
Q

SCD

A

sudden cardiac death

483
Q

SCI

A

spinal cord injury

484
Q

SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

485
Q

SL

A

sublingual

486
Q

SOAP

A

subjective, objective, assessments, plan

487
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

488
Q

SQ, sub q

A

subcutaneous

489
Q

stat

A

immediately

490
Q

STD

A

sexual transmitted disease

491
Q

SVC

A

superior vena cava

492
Q

Sx

A

symptoms

493
Q

Sz

A

seizure

494
Q

sacr

A

sacrum (lower backbone)

495
Q

spondyl

A

vertebra (backbone)

496
Q

septic

A

infection

497
Q

sten-

A

narrowed

498
Q

sub-

A

under

499
Q

super-, supra-

A

above, excess

500
Q

sym-, syn-

A

together, with

501
Q

-sclerosis

A

hardening condition

502
Q

-scopy

A

visual examination

503
Q

-spasm

A

involuntary twitch, contraction

504
Q

-stasis

A

stopping or controlling

505
Q

-stomy

A

a new opening

506
Q

sphygmomanometer

A

instrument used to measure blood pressure

507
Q

sedatives

A

promotes sleep/sedation

508
Q

tab

A

tablet

509
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

510
Q

TCDB

A

turn, cough, deep breath

511
Q

temp (T)

A

temperature

512
Q

THR

A

total hip replacement

513
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

514
Q

tid

A

three times a day

515
Q

TKR

A

total knee replacement

516
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

517
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respirations

518
Q

trach

A

tracheotomy; tracheostomy

519
Q

TSE

A

testicular self-examination

520
Q

Tx

A

traction; treatment

521
Q

ten, tendin

A

tendon

522
Q

thorac

A

thorax (chest)

523
Q

trache

A

trachea (airway, windpipe)

524
Q

therm

A

heat

525
Q

tachy-

A

fast

526
Q

trans-

A

across

527
Q

tri-

A

three

528
Q

-therapy

A

treatment

529
Q

-tomy

A

incision

530
Q

-tripsy

A

crushing

531
Q

-trophy

A

development

532
Q

tachycardia

A

excessively rapid heartrate

533
Q

tranquilizers

A

relieves tension/anxiety

534
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

535
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

536
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

537
Q

V Fib

A

ventricular fibrillation

538
Q

V tach

A

ventricular tachycardia

539
Q

vag

A

vaginal

540
Q

VD

A

venereal disease

541
Q

vo

A

verbal order

542
Q

vol

A

volume

543
Q

V/S

A

vital signs

544
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell/count

545
Q

w/c

A

wheelchair

546
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

547
Q

wt

A

weight

548
Q

y/o

A

year (s) old

549
Q

ureter

A

ureters

550
Q

ur

A

urinary

551
Q

vertebr

A

vertebra

552
Q

vesic

A

bladder

553
Q

vas

A

vessel

554
Q

ven

A

vein

555
Q

ultra-

A

beyond, excess

556
Q

uni-

A

one

557
Q

-uria

A

urine

558
Q

quality

A

volume; strength of pulse beats

559
Q

vitamins

A

supplements vitamins deficiencies

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