Medical Terminology 2 Flashcards
Anisarca
Total body swelling
Total body swelling
Anisarca
Auscultation
Listening with the stethoscope
Listening with the stethoscope
Auscultation
Baseline
The normal state of being for each specific patient
The normal state of being for each specific patient
Baseline
Differential Diagnosis
The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s symptoms
The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s symptoms
Differential Dx
Fundus
The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
Fundus
Hemorrhage
Excessive or profuse bleeding
Excessive or profuse bleeding
Hemorrhage
Hypertension
Persistently high atrial BP (typically >140/90)
Persistently high atrial BP (typically >140/90)
Hypertension
Hypotension
Persistently low atrial BP (<100/65)
Persistently low atrial BP (<100/65)
Hypotension
Infarct
Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia
Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia
Infarct
Ischemia
Localized lack of blood supply to an area
Localized lack of blood supply to an area
Ischemia
Malodorous
Foul-smelling
Foul-smelling
Malodorous
Os
Any body orifice
Any body orifice
Os
Palpable
Able to be touched or easily perceived
Able to be touched or easily perceived
palpable
Polydipsia
Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
Polydipsia
Rupture
The breaking open of a bodily structure
The breaking open of a bodily structure
Rupture
Sepsis
Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins
Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins
Sepsis
Avulsion
A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Avulsion
Crepitus
A crackling or grating sound usually of bones
A crackling or grating sound usually of bones
Crepitus
Differential Diagnosis
A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more disease by comparison
A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more disease by comparison
Differential Diagnosis
Effusion
Escape of fluid into a cavity
Escape of fluid into a cavity
Effusion
Hemangioma
Tumor, consisting of blood vessels
Escape of fluid into a cavity
Hemangioma
Benign
Normal; of no danger to health
Normal; of no danger to health
Benign
Palpable
Able to be touched or easily perceived
Able to be touched or easily perceived
Palpable
Stellate
Star-shaped, radiating from the center
Star-shaped, radiating from the center
Stellate
Acute
[Timing]
New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic
New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic
Acute
Acute on chronic
[Time]
New exacerbation of a chronic condition
New exacerbation of a chronic condition
Acute on Chronic
Chronic
[Timing]
Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.
Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.
Chronic
Fluctuating
[Timing]
Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
Fluctuating
Intermittent
[Timing]
Symptoms that completely resolve at times but continue to return repeatedly
Symptoms that completely resolve at times but continue to return repeatedly
Intermittent
Paroxysmal
[Timing]
Occasional, sporadic, transient
Occasional, sporadic, transient
Paroxysmal
Resolved
[Timing]
Gone, no longer existing
Gone, no longer existing
Resolved
Transient
[Timing]
Resolving spontaneously after onset
Resolving spontaneously after onset
Transient
Abduction
draws away from midline
draws away from midline
Abduction
Adduction
Draws toward the midline
Draws toward the midline
Adduction
Ambulatory
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
Ambulatory
Anatomical Position
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
Anatomical Position
Anterior
Situated in front of or directed toward the front
Situated in front of or directed toward the front
Anterior
Articulation
Connection between bones; joints
Connection between bones; joints
Articulation
Axilla
Armpit
Armpit
Axilla
Caudal
Toward the feet
Toward the feet
Caudal
Cephalad
Towards the head
Towards the head
Cephalad
Cervical
Pertaining to the neck or the cervix of the uterus
Pertaining to the neck or the cervix of the uterus
Cervical
Deep
Farther from the surface
Farther from the surface
Deep
Diffuse
Spread offer a wide area
Spread offer a wide area
Diffuse
Distal
Farther from the limb root
Farther from the limb root
Distal
Dorsiflexion
Backward flex ion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
Backward flex ion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
Dorsiflexion
Everted
Turned outward
Turned Outward
Everted
Extension
Straightening out
Straightening out
Extension
External
Outside
Outside
External
Flexion
Bending or angulation
Bending or angulation
Flexion
Frontal/Coronal Plane
Divides body into anterior and posterior parts
Divides body into anterior and posterior parts
Frontal/Coronal Plane
Inferior
Lower, farther from crown
Lower, farther from crown
Inferior
Internal
Inside
Inside
Internal
Inverted
Turned inward
Turned Inward
Inverted
Lateral
Farther from the midline
Farther from the midline
Lateral
Levator
That which raises
That which raises
Levator
Medial
Nearer to the midline
Nearer to the midline
Medial
Midline
Divides body into left and right
Divides body into left and right
Midline
Palmer or Voler
Palm side of hand or body
Palm side of hand or body
Palmer or Voler
Plantar
Sole of foot
Sole of foot
Plantar
Posterior or Dorsal
Rear or Back
Rear or Back
Posterior or Dorsal
Pronator
That which turns palm of hand downward
That which turns palm of hand downward
Pronator
Proximal
Nearer to limb root
Nearer to limb root
Proximal
Radial Aspect
Pertaining to the radial (lateral) side of the arm
Pertaining to the radial (lateral) side of the arm
Radial Aspect
Superficial
Nearer to the surface
Nearer to the surface
Superficial
Superior
Upper, nearer to the crown of head
Upper, nearer to the crown of head
Superior
Supinator
That which turns palm of hand upward
That which turns palm of hand upward
Supinator
Supine
Body position lying face up
Body position lying face up
Supine
Transverse Plane
Right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper and lower parts
Right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper and lower parts
Transverse Plane
Ulnar Aspect
Pertaining to the ulnar (medial side of the arm)
Afebrile
Without fever
Without fever
Afebrile
Alert
Looking around, awake, attentive
Looking around, awake, attentive
Alert
Body Habitus
The state to the patient’s body, often referring to obesity
The state to the patient’s body, often referring to obesity
Body Habitus
Cachetic
Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
Cachetic
Combative
Aggressively uncooperative
Aggressively uncooperative
Combative
Constitutional
the General appearance and nature of a patient
the General appearance and nature of a patient
Constitutional
Dehydrated
General appearance of lacking water, dry lips, dry mucosa
General appearance of lacking water, dry lips, dry mucosa
Dehydrated
Distress
A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state due to pain or respiratory failure
A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state due to pain or respiratory failure
Distress
Elderly
Appearing old
Appearing old
Elderly
Emaciated
Extremely thin, malnourished, wasting
Extremely thin, malnourished, wasting
Emaciated
Febrile
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
Febrile
Ill Appearing
Not appearing healthy
Not appearing healthy
Ill appearing
Inconsolable
When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying
When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying
Inconsolable
Malaise
Generalized feeling of discomfort or lack of well-being
Generalized feeling of discomfort or lack of well-being
Malaise
Malnourished
Poor nutritional state
Poor nutritional state
Malnourished
Morbidly Obese
Extremely overweight
Extremely Overweight
Morbidly Obese
Non-Toxic
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
Non-Toxic
Somnolent
Appearing drowsy
Appearing Drowsy
Somnolent
Tearful
The state of crying, being about to cry
The state of crying, being about to cry
Tearful
Uncooperative
Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Uncooperative
Unkempt
Poor self hygiene
Poor Self Hygiene
Unkempt
Well Developed
Normal state of mental and body development
Normal state of mental and body development
Well Developed
Atraumatic, Normocephalic
ATNC
Normal external head inspection
Battle Sign
Bruising behind the ears, indicative of basilar skull fracture
Bruising behind the ears, indicative of basilar skull fracture
Battle Sign
ATNC
Normal external head inspection
Atruamatic, Normocephalic
Cephalgia
Headache
Headache
Cephalgia
Encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
Disease of the brain
Encephalopathy
Facial Angioedema
Swelling of the face often secondary to allergic rxn
Swelling of the face often secondary to allergic rxn
Facial Angioedema
Fontanel
Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”
Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”
Fontanel
Frontal
Forehead and the anterior top of the skull
Forehead and the anterior top of the skull
Frontal
Meningitis
Infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord
Infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
Occipital/Occiput
The most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head
The most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head
Occipital/Occiput
Parietal
Location across the posterior top of the skull
Location across the posterior top of the skull
Parietal
Raccoon Eyes
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Raccoon Eyes
Sinusitis
Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure
Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure
Sinusitis
Temporal
The side of the head, near the temples
The side of the head, near the temples
Temporal
Aniscoria
Unequal diameter of pupils
Unequal diameter of pupils
Aniscoria
Conjunctiva
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
Conjunctiva
Conjunctival Exudate
Pus in the eye
Pus in the eye
Conjunctival exudate
Cornea
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
Cornea
Diploplia
Diagnosis of double vision
Diagnosis of double vision
Diploplia
EOMI
Extra ocular muscles intact
Extra ocular muscles intact
EOMI
Flouresceine Uptake
Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion
Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion
Flouresceine Uptake
Flourescein
Orange/Yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies
Orange/Yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies
Fluorescein
Fundoscopic Exam
The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
Fundoscopic Exam
Fundus of the Eye
Interior surface of the eye
Interior surface of the eye
Fundus of the Eye
Hyphema
Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam
Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam
Hyphema
Lacrimal
Referring to tears
Referring to tears
Lacrimal
Nystagmus
Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion
Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion
Nystagmus
Ophthalmalgia
Pain the eye
Pain in the eye
Ophthalmalgia
Pale Conjunctiva
Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
Pale Conjunctiva
Papilledema
Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen fundoscopically
Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen fundoscopically
Papilledema
Periorbital Ecchymosis
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
Periorbital Ecchymosis
Photophobia
Light Sensitivity
Light Sensitivity
Photophobia
Sclera
Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
Sclera
Sclera Icterus
Yellowing of sclera due to jaundice
Yellowing of sclera due to jaundice
Sclera Icterus
Stye/Hordeolum
Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually between the eyelash hairs
Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually between the eyelash hairs
Stye/Hordeolum
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Blood in the white part of the eye
Blood in the white part of the eye
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Sunken Eyes
Sign of dehydration
Sign of Dehydration
[Eye]
Sunken eyes
Auricle
External portion of the ear
External portion of the ear
Auricle
Cerumen
Earwax
Earwax
Cerumen
Labyrinthitis
Infection of deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
Infection of deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
Labyrinthitis
Loss of Landmarks
The TM is opaque, no longer transparent
-indicates ear infection
The TM is opaque, no longer transparent
-indicates ear infection
Loss of Landmarks
Otalgia
Ear Ache
Ear Ache
Otalgia
Otitis Externa
Outer ear infection
Outer Ear Infection
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Middle Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Tinnitus
“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
Tinnitus
TM Bulging
“Outpouching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation
“Outpouching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation
TM Bulging
TM Dullness
Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection
Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection
TM Dullness
TM Erythema
Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
TM Erythema
TM Perforation
Rupture of the eardrum
Rupture of the eardrum
TM Perforation
Tympanic Membrane (TM)
The clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
The clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
Tympanic Membrane
Epistaxis
Hemorrhage from the nose, nose bleeding
Hemorrhage from the nose, nose bleeding
Epistaxis
Naris
Nostril
Pleural Nares
Nostril
Pleural Nares
Naris
Rhinorrhea
Clear nasal discharge
Clear nasal discharge
Rhinorrhea
Septal Hematoma
Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)
Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)
Septal Hematoma
Decreased Gag Reflex
Indicative of decreased KOC or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection
Indicative of decreased KOC or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection
Decreased Gag Reflex
Dentition
Teeth
Teeth
Dentition
Dry Mucosa
Dry tongue, mouth and lips, indicating significant dehydration
Dry tongue, mouth and lips, indicating significant dehydration
Dry Mucosa
Edentulous
Without teeth
Without teeth
Edentulous
Gingiva
Gums
Gums
Gingiva
Lingual
Referring to the tongue
Referring to the tongue
Lingual
Malocclusion
Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
Malocclusion
Nasopharynx
The far back of the nasal canal where it joins the back of the throat
The far back of the nasal canal where it joins the back of the throat
Nasopharynx
Odontalgia
Toothache
Toothache
Odontalgia
Odynophagia
Painful swallowing
Painful swallowing
Odynophagia
Oropharynx
Back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
Back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
Oropharynx
Peritonsillar Abscess
Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Erythema
Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
Pharyngeal Erythema
Pharyngitis
Throat Infection
Throat Infection
Pharyngitis
Secretion Pooling
Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging
Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging
Secretion Pooling
Tacky Mucosa
Sticky tongue, mouth and lips indicating early dehydration
Sticky tongue, mouth and lips indicating early dehydration
Tacky Mucosa
Tonsillar Edema
Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection
Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection
Tonsillar Edema
Tonsillar Exudate
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
Tonsillar Exudate
Trismus
Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles
Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles
Trismus
Uvula Midline
Uvula in normal position (not shifted)
Uvula in normal position (not shifted)
Uvula Midline
Brudzinski
Neck pain elicited by flexing neck. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis
Neck pain elicited by flexing neck. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis
Brudzinkski
C-Spine
Cervical Spine (C1-C7)
Carotid Bruit
Turbulent blood flow heard with auscultation over the carotid artery (due to carotid narrowing or plaque)
Turbulent blood flow heard with auscultation over the carotid artery (due to carotid narrowing or plaque)
Carotid Bruit
Jugular Vein Distension
JVD, sign of CHF
JVD, sign of CHF
Jugular Vein Distention
Kernigs
Neck pain elicited by flexing hip
- Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hop is flexed
- sign of meningitis
Neck pain elicited by flexing hip
- Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hop is flexed
- sign of meningitis
Kernigs
Lymphadenopathy
Enlarged lymph nodes
Enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy
Meningismus
Stiff neck/signs of meningitis
Stiff neck/signs of meningitis
Meningismus
Paraspinal Tenderness
Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae
Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae
Paraspinal tenderness
Supple
Flexible, free moving, not stiff
Flexible, free moving, not stiff
Supple
Thyromegaly
Enlarged thyroid
Enlarged thyroid
Thyromegaly
Vertebral Tenderness
Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae
Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae
Vertebral Tenderness
Aortic Aneurysm
Diagnosis of enlarged aorta due to a weakened aortic wall
Diagnosis of enlarged aorta due to a weakened aortic wall
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall splits apart
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall splits apart
Aortic Dissection
Arrhythmia
Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat
Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Aortic Rupture
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall breaks open as could happen in aortic dissection, ruptured aortic aneurysm trauma
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall breaks open as could happen in aortic dissection, ruptured aortic aneurysm trauma
Aortic Rupture
Atrial Flutter
Irregular beating of the atria; often described as a flutter with 2 to 1 block or 3 to 1 block
Irregular beating of the atria; often described as a flutter with 2 to 1 block or 3 to 1 block
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Irregular beating of the atria indicates that the sinus node is not conducting a normal sinus rhythm, a fib
Irregular beating of the atria indicates that the sinus node is not conducting a normal sinus rhythm, a fib
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
ASD
-a hole in the atrial septum that causes blood in the RA and LA to mix
ASD
-a hole in the atrial septum that causes blood in the RA and LA to mix
Atrial Septal Defect
Bradycardia
Slow HR (<60)
Slow HR (<60)
Bradycardia
Cardiac Ischemia
Decreased blood flow through the coronary vessels and to the heart; usually diagnosed by ST segment depression on EKG
Decreased blood flow through the coronary vessels and to the heart; usually diagnosed by ST segment depression on EKG
Cardiac Ischemia
Cardiomegaly
Enlarged Heart
Enlarged Heart
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Disease of heart muscle
Disease of heart muscle
Cardiomyopathy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dysfunctional heart muscle because of an enlarged heart
Dysfunctional heart muscle because of an enlarged heart
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Extra Systoles
Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation
Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation
Extra Systoles
Friction Rub
Described as grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Described as grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Friction Rub
Gallop
3 or 4 sounds, resembling the sounds of a gallop
3 or 4 sounds, resembling the sounds of a gallop
Gallop
Irregularly Irregular
Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation
Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation
Irregularly irregular
Murmur
Abnormal hear sound rated on 1-6 scale
Abnormal hear sound rated on 1-6 scale
Murmur
Myocardial Infarction
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia when blood flow through the coronary artery is obstructed
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia when blood flow through the coronary artery is obstructed
Myocardial Infarction
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Myocarditis
NSTEMI
Non ST Segment elevation MI; a heart attack that is not diagnosed on the EKG but is diagnosed by an elevated troponin on blood test
Non ST Segment elevation MI; a heart attack that is not diagnosed on the EKG but is diagnosed by an elevated troponin on blood test
NSTEMI
Pericardial Tamponade
Diagnosis due to fluid in pericardium that exerts pressure on the heart and hampers its ability to contract normally
Diagnosis due to fluid in pericardium that exerts pressure on the heart and hampers its ability to contract normally
Pericardial Tamponade
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium evidenced on PE by the presence of a friction rub on heart auscultation
Inflammation of the pericardium evidenced on PE y the presence of a friction rub on heart auscultation
Pericarditis
Pulse Exam
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, Dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, Dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)
Pulse exam
STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction; when EKG shows “ST segment elevation” it indicates and acute heart attack
ST elevation myocardial infarction; when EKG shows “ST segment elevation” it indicates and acute heart attack
STEMI
Tachycardia
Fast HR (>100bpm)
Fast HR (>100bpm)
Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Irregular beating of the ventricles, this is a terminal event that requires immediate electrical cardioversion
Irregular beating of the ventricles, this is a terminal event that requires immediate electrical cardioversion
Ventricular Fibrillation
Valvular Vegetation
An infectious growth on cardiac valves
An infectious growth on cardiac valves
Valvular Vegetation
Ventricular Septal Defect “A VSD”
A hole in the ventricular septum that causes blood to mix between the RV and LV
A hole in the ventricular septum that causes blood to mix between the RV and LV
Ventricular Septal Defect
“ A VSD”
Ventricular Wall Thrombus
A blood clot that attaches to the inside wall of the ventricle; pieces of the thrombus can break off and spread to anywhere in the body leading to infarctions
A blood clot that attaches to the inside wall of the ventricle; pieces of the thrombus can break off and spread to anywhere in the body leading to infarctions
Ventricular Wall Thrombus
Aorta
Artery carrying blood from the heart (LV) to the rest of the body
Artery carrying blood from the heart (LV) to the rest of the body
Aorta
Aortic Valve
Heart valve between the LV and ascending aorta
Heart valve between the LV and ascending aorta
Aortic Valve
Atrial Septum
Heart tissue that separates RA from LA
Heart tissue that separates RA from LA
Atrial Septum
AV Node
Atrioventricular Node
-receives the electrical activity from the SA node and conducts it to the ventricles; the right bundle and the left bundle
Atrioventricular Node
-receives the electrical activity from the SA node and conducts it to the ventricles; the right bundle and the left bundle
AV Node
Coronary Artery
Artery that supplies the heart with blood; there are right coronary artery (RCA), the left main coronary artery, the circumflex coronary artery, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and many branches coming from each known as marginal coronary arteries
Artery that supplies the heart with blood; there are right coronary artery (RCA), the left main coronary artery, the circumflex coronary artery, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and many branches coming from each known as marginal coronary arteries
Coronary Artery
Left Atrium
LA
-chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
LA
-chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
Left Atrium
Left Ventricle
LV
-chamber in the hear that receives oxygenated blood from the LA
LV
-chamber in the hear that receives oxygenated blood from the LA
Left Ventricle
Mitral Valve
Heart valve between LA and LV
Heart valve between LA and LV
Mitral Valve
Myocardium
Heart muscle
Heart muscle
Myocardium
Pericardium
The lining surrounding the heart
The lining surrounding the heart
Pericardium
Pulmonary Artery
Artery carrying blood from the heart (RV) to the lungs
Artery carrying blood from the heart (RV) to the lungs
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Vein
Vein carrying blood from the lungs to heart (LA)
Vein carrying blood from the lungs to heart (LA)
Pulmonary Vein
Pulmonic Valve
Heart valve between the RV and pulmonary artery
Heart valve between the RV and pulmonary artery
Pulmonic Valve
Right Atrium
RA
-chamber in the heart that receives blood from the vena cava, sends it to the RV
RA
-chamber in the heart that receives blood from the vena cava, sends it to the RV
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
RV
-chamber in the heart that receives blood from the RA, sends it to the lungs
RV
-chamber in the heart that receives blood from the RA, sends it to the lungs
Right Ventricle
SA Node
Sinoatrial Node
- pacemaker of the heart
Sinoatrial Node
- pacemaker of the heart
SA Node
Tricuspid Valve
Heart valve between RA and RV
Heart valve between RA and RV
Tricuspid Valve
Ventricular Septum
Heart tissue that separates the RV from the LV
Heart tissue that separates the RV from the LV
Ventricular Septum
Aneurysm
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
Aneurysm
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile
Artery
Bruit
A whooping sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
A whooping sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
Bruit
Dissection
Blood flow into the wall layers of an artery causing the arterial walls to split apart
Blood flow into the wall layers of an artery causing the arterial walls to split apart
Dissection
Deep Venous Thrombosis
DVT
-deep clot in the extremity
DVT
-deep clot in the extremity
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Embolism
Obstruction of blood vessel by a traveling clot of blood of foreign substance
Obstruction of blood vessel by a traveling clot of blood of foreign substance
Embolism
Stenosis
Narrowing of a body opening or passage
Narrowing of a body opening or passage
Stenosis
Thrombus
Blood clot or blockage
Blood clot or blockage
Thrombus
Vein
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, compressible
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, compressible
Vein
Accessory Muscle Use
Struggling for breath using extra muscles in addition to the diaphragm
Struggling for breath using extra muscles in addition to the diaphragm
Accessory Muscle Use
Asthma
Constriction of the airway due to muscular contraction of bronchioles
Constriction of the airway due to muscular contraction of bronchioles
Asthma
Atelectasis
Collapse of alveoli in the lungs due to disease or poor inspiration
Collapse of alveoli in the lungs due to disease or poor inspiration
Atelectasis
Bradypnea
Decreases respiratory rate
Decreases respiratory rate
Bradypnea
Bronchiolitis
Inflammation/infection of the bronchioles
Inflammation/infection of the bronchioles
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Inflammation/Infection of the bronchi
Inflammation/Infection of the bronchi
Bronchitis
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
Croup
Viral Infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
Viral Infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
Croup
Dullness on percussion
Fluid or mass under area being percussed
Fluid or mass under area being percussed
Dullness on percussion
Dyspnea
Difficult and labored breathing, SOB
Difficult and labored breathing, SOB
Dyspnea
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
Coughing up blood
Hemoptysis
Hemothorax
Blood fluid present in pleural cavity
Blood fluid present in pleural cavity
Hemothorax
Hyperventilation
Breathing too fast
Aka behavioral breathlessness, psychogenic dyspnea
Breathing too fast
Aka behavioral breathlessness, psychogenic dyspnea
Hyperventilation
Nasal Flaring
Enlargement of nostrils with breathing (sign of respiratory distress)
Enlargement of nostrils with breathing (sign of respiratory distress)
Nasal Flaring
Prolonged Expiration
Expiration phase that is markedly longer than the inspirations phase; heard in asthmatics
Expiration phase that is markedly longer than the inspirations phase; heard in asthmatics
Prolonged Inspiration
Pulmonary Embolus
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
Pulmonary Embolus
Pleurisy
General term for pain with breathing
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
Pleurisy
Pneumothorax
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
Pneumonia
Prolonged Expirations
Usually heard in asthmatics
Usually heard in asthmatics
Prolonged Expirations
Rales
Crackles; wet crackling hear in the lungs due to pneumonia or CHF
Crackles; wet crackling hear in the lungs due to pneumonia or CHF
Rales
Retractions
Visible singling of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation (respiratory distress)
Visible singling of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation (respiratory distress)
Retractions
Rhonchi
Sound of mucous rolling around in the bronchioles/bronchi
Sound of mucous rolling around in the bronchioles/bronchi
Rhonchi
Splinting
Avoiding deep inspirations die to increase pain with breathing
Avoiding deep inspirations die to increase pain with breathing
Splinting
Sputum
Matter coughed up from the lower airways
Matter coughed up from the lower airways
Sputum
Stridor
Upper airway noise, common sign in croup
Upper airway noise, common sign in croup
Stridor
Tachypnea
Increased respiratory rate; greater than 20 respiration’s per minute
Increased respiratory rate; greater than 20 respiration’s per minute
Tachypnea
Wheezing
High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or lung dz
High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or lung dz
Wheezing
Bowel Sounds
Intestinal sounds heard from auscultation over the abdomen; hyperactive, hypoactive, diminished, absent, tympanitic
Intestinal sounds heard from auscultation over the abdomen; hyperactive, hypoactive, diminished, absent, tympanitic
Bowel Sounds
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Cholelithiasis
Production of gallstones
Production of gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver tissue affecting the liver’s ability to function
Scarring of the liver tissue affecting the liver’s ability to function
Cirrhosis
Crohn’s/Colitis
Types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn’s/Colitis
Diffuse
Generalized; not localized to any specific location
Generalized; not localized to any specific location
Diffuse
Distention
Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure
Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure
Distention
Diverticulitis
Acute inflammation of the diverticuli pouches
Acute inflammation of the diverticuli pouches
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Formation of diverticuli; pouches in the colon wall
Formation of diverticuli; pouches in the colon wall
Diverticulosis
Dunphy’s Sign
Increased pain with coughing
Increased pain with coughing
Dunphy’s sign
Dyspepsia
Indigestion
Indigestion
Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Emesis
Vomiting
Vomiting
Emesis
Epigastric
Upper central region of the abdomen
Upper central region of the abdomen
Epigastric
Gastroenteritis
General term for inflammation of the GI tract
General term for inflammation of the GI tract
Gastroenteritis
Guarding
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles as to guard the internal organs indicative of true abdominal disease
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles as to guard the internal organs indicative of true abdominal disease
Guarding
Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood
Vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
Hematochezia
Bright red blood in stool
Bright red blood in stool
Hematochezia
Hepatitis
Inflammation of liver
Inflammation of liver
Hepatitis
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
Enlarged liver
Hepatomegaly
Ileus
Lack of muscular contraction in the intestine leading to disruption of bowel passage air/fluid levels on abdominal x-ray
Lack of muscular contraction in the intestine leading to disruption of bowel passage air/fluid levels on abdominal x-ray
Ileus
Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin region
Pertaining to the groin region
Inguinal
Intussusception
One portion of the intestine slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope
One portion of the intestine slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope
Intussusception
Mass
Any abdominal enlargement
Any abdominal enlargement
Mass
McBurney’s Point
RLQ point (1/3 of the way from the ASIS to the umbilicus) tenderness indicative of appendicitis
RLQ point (1/3 of the way from the ASIS to the umbilicus) tenderness indicative of appendicitis
McBurney’s Point
Melena
Black tarry stool indicative of GI bleed
Black tarry stool indicative of GI bleed
Melena
Murphy’s Sign
Pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis
Pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis
Murphy’s Sign
Obturator Sign
RLQ on internal rotation of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
RLQ on internal rotation of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
Obturator Sign
Organomegaly
Enlarged organ
Enlarged organ
Organomegaly
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
Inflammation of the pancreas
Pancreatitis
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
-ulcers developing in the stomach causing pain and emesis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
-ulcers developing in the stomach causing pain and emesis
PUD
Peritoneal Signs
-Rebound tenderness
-guarding
-rigidity
Indicative of acute abdominal inflammation
-Rebound tenderness
-guarding
-rigidity
Indicative of acute abdominal inflammation
Peritoneal Signs
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneal (abdominal cavity)
Inflammation of the peritoneal (abdominal cavity)
Peritonitis
Psoas Sign
RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
Psoas Sign
Prominent Aortic Pulsation
A larger than expected pulsating mass while palpating midline over the abdomen; indicates an aortic Aneurysm
A larger than expected pulsating mass while palpating midline over the abdomen; indicates an aortic Aneurysm
Prominent Aortic Pulsation
Pulsatile Mass
Strong pulse of midline abdomen, possible aortic aneurysm
Strong pulse of midline abdomen, possible aortic aneurysm
Pulsatile Mass
Rebound
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
Rebound
Rigidity
Stiffness of the muscles of the abdomen
Stiffness of the muscles of the abdomen
Rigidity
Rovsing’s Sign
Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
Rovsing’s Sign
Small Bowel Obstruction
SBO; acute blockage of the small intestine
SBO; acute blockage of the small intestine
Small Bowel Obstruction
Scaphoid
Concave, sunken
Concave, sunken
Scaphoid
Splenomegaly
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged spleen
Splenomegaly
Suprapubic
Lower central region on the abdomen
Lower central region on the abdomen
Suprapubic
Tympany
A bell-like noise when tapping the abdomen
A bell-like noise when tapping the abdomen
Tympany
Abortions
Number of terminated pregnancies; spontaneous or induced
Number of terminated pregnancies; spontaneous or induced
Abortions
Adnexa
Appendages; in gynecology the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes
Appendages; in gynecology the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes
Adnexa
Adnexa tenderness
Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion
Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion
Adnexa Tenderness
Blood at the meatus
Blood at the urethral opening of a male; sign of trauma or hematuria
Blood at the urethral opening of a male; sign of trauma or hematuria
Blood at the meatus
Cervical os
The opening of the cervical; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
The opening of the cervical; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
Cervical Os
Cervical Motion Tenderness
CMT
-elicited by moving the cervix often indicative of PID
CMT
-elicited by moving the cervix often indicative of PID
Cervical Motion Tenderness
CVA Tenderness
Costco-vertebral angle teenager ness; tenderness over the kidney’s
Costco-vertebral angle teenager ness; tenderness over the kidney’s
CVA Tenderness
Dysmenorrhea
Painful Menstruation
Painful Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
Painful intercourse
Dyspareunia
Dysuria
Painful urination
Painful urination
Dysuria
Ectopic Pregnancy
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
Endometriosis
Epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis
Inflammation of the epididymis
Epididymitis
Foley Catheter
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
Foley Catheter
Frequency
Urinating often
Urinating often
Frequency
GPA
Gravida, Para, Abortion
Gravida, Para, Abortion
GPA
GTPAL
Gravida, Term, Pre-Term, Abortions, Living
Gravida, Term, Pre-Term, Abortions, Living
GTPAL
Gravid
The state of being pregnant
The state of being pregnant
Gravid
Gravida
Number of total pregnancies
Number of total pregnancies
Gravida
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Blood in the urine
Hematuria
Hydronephrosis
Swelling of the kidney due to acute blockage of the ureter
Swelling of the kidney due to acute blockage of the ureter
Hydronephrosis
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones; synonymous with renal calculi
Kidney stones; synonymous with renal calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Ovarian Torsion
Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein
Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein
Ovarian Torsion
Para
Number of viable offspring born by a woman
Number of viable offspring born by a woman
Para
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PID
-inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs
PID
-inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Products of Conception
POC
-tissue of an aborted fetus
POC
-tissue of an aborted fetus
Products of conception
Polyuria
Urinating large amounts
Urinating large amounts
Polyuria
Pyelonephritis
Infection of the kidneys
Infection of the kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Renal Calculi
Kidney Stone
Kidney Stone
Renal Calculi
Retention
Inability to urinate
Inability to urinate
Retention
Spotting
Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina
Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina
Spotting
Straight Catheter
a straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed
a straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed
Straight Catheter
Testicular Torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord
Twisting of the spermatic cord
Testicular Torsion
Torsion
The twisting of an organ on its own e.g. ovary, Fallopian tube, testicle, etc.
The twisting of an organ on its own e.g. ovary, Fallopian tube, testicle, etc.
Torsion
Urgency
Abrupt onset of urge to urinate
Abrupt onset of urge to urinate
Urgency
Vaginal Vault
The interior of the vagina
The interior of the vagina
Vaginal Vault
Arthralgia
Pain in a joint
Pain in a joint
Arthralgia
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints
Inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
Atrophic
Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown
Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown
Atrophic
Avulsion Fracture
Fragment of bone chipped away from the main bone
Fragment of bone chipped away from the main bone
Avulsion fracture
Bony Tenderness
Tenderness of the bone indicative of fracture
Tenderness of the bone indicative of fracture
Bony Tenderness
Boxer’s Fracture
5th metacarpal fracture
5th metacarpal fracture
Boxer’s Fracture
Comminuted Fracture
Splintered and crushed bone broken into multiple fragments
Splintered and crushed bone broken into multiple fragments
Comminuted Fracture
Compartment Syndrome
Compression of the nerves and blood vessels
Compression of the nerves and blood vessels
Compartment Syndrome
Compound Fracture
Open fracture; a fracture that penetrates the skin
Open fracture; a fracture that penetrates the skin
Compound Fracture
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
Chostochondritis
Deformity
Visually abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure
Visually abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure
Deformity
Dislocation
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of joint
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of joint
Dislocation
Fascia
fibrous membrane of connective tissues supporting and separating muscles and body organs
fibrous membrane of connective tissues supporting and separating muscles and body organs
Fascia
Fracture
Broken Bone
Broken Bone
Fracture
Gout
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
Gout
Greenstick Fracture
Bone partially breaks and bends
Bone partially breaks and bends
Greenstick Fracture
Impacted Fracture
Broken bones smacked into another bone
Broken bones smacked into another bone
Impacted Fracture
Intratrochanteric Fracture
Fracture of the proximal end of the femur
Fracture of the proximal end of the femur
Intratrochanteric Fracture
Joint
Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Fibrous tissue binding bones together
Fibrous tissue binding bones together
Ligament
Maleollous
Bony prominence of each side of the ankle
Bony prominence of each side of the ankle
Maleollous
Multiple Sclerosis
Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
Multiple Sclerosis
Myalgia
Muscular Pain
Muscular Pain
Myalgia
Olecranon
Large boney projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow
Large boney projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow
Olecranon
Osteomyelitis
Bone Infection
Bone Infection
Osteomyelitis
Paraspinal Tenderness
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of fracture
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of fracture
Paraspinal Tenderness
Radiculopathy
Compressed nerve in the spine
Compressed nerve in the spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
Sciatica
Shaft
Long, slender segment of a long bone
Long, slender segment of a long bone
Shaft
Straight Leg Raises
SLR
-maneuver testing for sciatica
SLR
-maneuver testing for sciatica
Straight Leg Raises
Snuff Box
Triangular indentation of the radial dorsal aspect of the hand
Triangular indentation of the radial dorsal aspect of the hand
Snuff Box
Spiral Fracture
Bone is broken in a twisting manner
Bone is broken in a twisting manner
Spiral Fracture
Step-offs
Misalignment of the spine indicative of a spinal fracture
Misalignment of the spine indicative of a spinal fracture
Step-offs
Subluxation
Partial dislocation
Partial dislocation
Subluxation
Tenosynovitis
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
Tenosynovitis
Transverse Fracture
Perpendicular break across the bone
Perpendicular break across the bone
Transverse Fracture
Vertebral Point-Tenderness
tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture
tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture
Vertebral Point Tenderness
Abrasion
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Abrasion
Abscess
A collection of pus beneath the skin
A collection of pus beneath the skin
Abscess
Acne
Pimples
Pimples
Acne
Acne Vulgaris
Severe Acne
Severe Acne
Acne Vulgaris
Adenopathy
Swelling of lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally
Swelling of lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally
Adenopathy
Alopecia
Baldness
Baldness
Alopecia
Anasarca ?
Total body swelling
Avulsion
Forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Avulsion
Cyanosis
Blue color of skin due to lack of oxygen
Blue color of skin due to lack of oxygen
Cyanosis
Debridement
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
Debridement
Dehiscence
splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical would that has re-opened
splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical would that has re-opened
Dehiscence
Dermis
Tissue layer beneath the epidermis
Tissue layer beneath the epidermis
Dermis
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Diaphoresis
Sweating
Sweating
Diaphoresis
Dusky
Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation
Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation
Dusky
Ecchymosis
Bruising
Bruising
Ecchymosis
Eczema
Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash. May include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting
Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash. May include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting
Eczema
Eczematous Rash
Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema
Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema
Eczematous rash
Edema
Skin swollen due to fluid collection
Skin swollen due to fluid collection
Edema
Erythema/Erythematous
Redness/Red
Fluctuance
Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus
Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus
Fluctuance
Folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicle
Inflammation of the hair follicle
Folliculitis
Fungal Rash
Commonly used to describe a type of rash cause by fungus like tinea
Commonly used to describe a type of rash cause by fungus like tinea
Fungal Rash
Gangrene
Necrotic skin
Necrotic skin
Gangrene
Hematoma
Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
Hematoma
Herpes simplex
Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region
Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Shingles; painful red blisters
Shingles; painful red blisters
Herpes zoster
Hirsute
Hairy
Hairy
Hirsute
Hyperpigmented
Darker than surrounding skin
Darker than surrounding skin
Hyperpigmented
Hypopigmented
Lighter than the surrounding skin
Lighter than the surrounding skin
Hypopigmented
Induration
Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
Induration
Keloid
Hypertrophic scar; raised scar
Hypertrophic scar; raised scar
Keloid
Laceration
Cut in the skin due to trauma
Cut in the skin due to trauma
Laceration
Lichenified
Thick skin with very deep lines
Thick skin with very deep lines
Lichenified
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
Lymphangitis
Macerated
Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period
Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period
Macerated
Macular
Flat, red spots on the skin
Flat, red spots on the skin
Macular
Maculopapular Rash
Rash with a flat red area that also has and raised bumps
Rash with a flat red area that also has and raised bumps
Maculopapular Rash
Mottled
Skin that is very poorly perfumed due to poor blood circulation
Skin that is very poorly perfumed due to poor blood circulation
Mottled
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x-ray)
Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x-ray)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Pallor
Paleness
Paleness
Pallor
Papular
Raised bumps
Raised bumps
Papular
Petechial Rash
Red or purple discoloration on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)
Red or purple discoloration on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)
Petechial Rash
Pitting Edema
Edema that retains an imprint when touched
Edema that retains an imprint when touched
Pitting Edema
Pruritic
Itchy
Itchy
Pruritic
Psoriasis
Autoimmune skin disease. Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
Autoimmune skin disease. Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
Psoriasis
Purulent
Containing pus; pus-like
Containing pus; pus-like
Purulent
Scarlatiniform Rash
Coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)
Coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)
Scarlatiniform Rash
Serosanguinous
Consisting of serum and blood
Consisting of serum and blood
Serosanguinous
Subungal
Beneath nail
Beneath nail
Subungal
Tenting
Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration, aging or both
Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration, aging or both
Tenting
Tinea
Fungal infection of the skin
Fungal infection of the skin
Tinea
Turgor
Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)
Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)
Turgor
Urticarial Rash
Hives; a red, raised and often itchy rash consistent with allergic rxns
Hives; a red, raised and often itchy rash consistent with allergic rxns
Urticarial Rash
Vesicular Rash
Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)
Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)
Vesicular Rash
Vitiligo
Depigmentation of patches of skin
Depigmentation of patches of skin
Vitiligo
Wheals
Urticarial; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic rxns
Urticarial; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic rxns
Wheals
APD Afferent Pupillary Defect
An abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to shining a light
An abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to shining a light
APD Afferent Pupillary Defect
Aniscoria
Unequal diameter pupil
Unequal diameter pupil
Aniscoria
Antalgic gait
Limping
Limping
Antalgic gait
Aphasic
Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain
- either inability to create words (expressive aphasia) OR
- inability to understand spoken words (receptive aphasia)
Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain
- either inability to create words (expressive aphasia) OR
- inability to understand spoken words (receptive aphasia)
Aphasic
Ataxia
Loss of coordination
Loss of coordination
Ataxia
Babinski Sign
Toe flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage
Toe flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage
Babinski Reflex
Bell’s Palsy
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
Bell’s Palsy
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Stroke
-blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
Stroke
-blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
CVA
Clonus
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
Clonus
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
Cranial Nerve II
Optic
Ex: visual fields and pupillary light reflex
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor
Ex: pupil function and extra ocular movements
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
-sensation of forehead, cheek and chin
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear. Hearing
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal. Gag reflex
Cranial nerve X
Vagus
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
Decreased Rectal Tone
Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage
Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage
Decreased Rectal Tone
Dysarthria
Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function
Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
Dysphagia
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
EOM Palsy
Paralysis of extra ocular movements
Paralysis of extra ocular movements
EOM Palsy
Facial Asymmetry
Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage
Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage
Facial Asymmetry
Facial palsy
Paralysis of face
Paralysis of face
Facial Palsy
Finger-Nose-Finger
Test to evaluate cerebellar function
Test to evaluate cerebellar function
Finger-Nose-Finger
Fundoscopic Exam
Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
Fundoscopic Exam
Grand Mal Seizure
Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness
Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness
Grand Mal Seizure
Hemiparesis
Weakness of one half of the body
Weakness of one half of the body
Hemiparesis
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one half of the body
Paralysis of one half of the body
Hemiplegia
Moves all extremities
(MAEx4)
The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function
(MAEx4)
The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function
Moves All Extremities
Neuralgia
Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
Neuralgia
Normal DTRs
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4
Normal DTRs
Oriented x 3
Oriented to person, place, time
Oriented to person, place, time
Orientedx3
Paresthesia
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness r pinpricking
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness r pinpricking
Paresthesia
Post-ictal
The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
Post-ictal
Pronator Drift
Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
Pronator drift
Romberg’s Sign
Falling to nose side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction
Falling to nose side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction
Romberg’s Sign
Saturday Night Palsy
A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation
A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation
Saturday Night Palsy
Status epilepticus
Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them
Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them
Status epilepticus
Strength 5/5
Normal strength of extremities
Normal strength of extremities
Strength 5/5
Syncope
Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”
Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”
Syncope
Tongue Deviation
Tongue pointing to one side
Tongue pointing to one side
Tongue Deviation
Tonic Clonic
Description of Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC
Description of Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC
Tonic Clonic
Transient Ischemic Attack
TIA
-transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time
TIA
-transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time
Transient Ischemic Attack
Vasovagal
Reaction that leads to drop in BP and fainting (usually due to stressful trigger)
Vertigo
Condition of feeling the room spin
Condition of feeling the room spin
Vertigo
Abnormal Judgement
Lack of normal decision making
Lack of normal decision making
Abnormal judgement
Affect
The expressed or observed emotional and social responses
The expressed or observed emotional and social responses
Affect
Anxiety Reaction
Commonly know as “anxiety attack”
Auditory Hallucinations
Hearing voices, noises, music or sounds that are not actually real
Hearing voices, noises, music or sounds that are not actually real
Auditory Hallucinations
Depressed
Appearing sad, unhappy
Appearing sad, unhappy
Depressed
Flat Affect
Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional
Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional
Flat Affect
Homicidal Ideation
Thoughts of killing another person
Thoughts of killing another person
Homicidal ideation
Non-communicative
Lacking the desire or ability to communicate
Lacking the desire or ability to communicate
Non-communicative
Odd Affect
Strange interactions, unusual expressions, “weird”
Strange interactions, unusual expressions, “weird”
Odd Affect
Pressured Speech
Abnormal rate of speech, speaking quickly and urgently
Abnormal rate of speech, speaking quickly and urgently
Pressured Speech
Suicidal Ideation
Thoughts of killing oneself
Thoughts of killing oneself
Suicidal ideation
Tangential thoughts
Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions
Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions
Tangential thoughts
Visual Hallucinations
Seeing objects, people or things that do not actually exist
Seeing objects, people or things that do not actually exist
Visual Hallucinations
Withdrawn
Uninterested and non-participatory
Uninterested and non-participatory
Withdrawn
-
A
Before
A&O
Alert and oriented
Alert and oriented
A&O
A Fib
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
A Fib
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Abd
Abdomen, Abdominal
Abdomen, Abdominal
Abd
ABC
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
Arterial Blood Gas
ABG
abnl
Abnormal
Abnormal
abnl
ABX
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
ABX
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACLS
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
Antidiuretic Hormone
ADH
ADLs
Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living
ADLs
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD
AED
Automated external defibrillator
Automated external defibrillator
AED
AICD
Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
AICD
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS
ALS
Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support
ALS
AM
Morning
Morning
AM
AMA
Against Medical Advice
Against Medical Advice
AMA
Amb
Ambulate
Ambulate
Amb
AMI
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute Myocardial Infarction
AMI
Ant
Anterior
Anterior
Ant
APAP
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
APAP
APGAR
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration (used to assess newborns)
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration (used to assess newborns)
APGAR
APN
Advanced Practical Nurse
Advanced Practical Nurse
APN
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
Acute Renal Failure
ARF
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin
ASA
ASAP
As soon as possible
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASCVD
at/nc
Atraumatic Normocephalic
Atraumatic Normocephalic
at/nc
BAC
Blood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content
BAC
BBB
Bundle Branch Block
Bundle Branch Block
BBB
BC
Blood Culture
BIB
Brought in by
Brought in by
BIB
Bid
Twice daily
Twice daily
Bid
Bilat
Bilateral
BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BiPAP
BLE
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Bilateral Lower Extremities
BLE
BM
Bowel movement
BNP
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
BNP
BP
Blood Pressure
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPH
BPM
Beats per minute
BRB
Bright red blood
BS
- Blood sugar
- Bowel sounds
- breath sounds
- Blood sugar
- Bowel sounds
- breath sounds
BS
BSA
Body Surface Area
Body Surface Area
BSA
BTL
Bilateral tubal ligation
Bilateral tubal ligation
BTL
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
Bvm
Bag valve mask
Bag valve mask
Bvm
Bx
Biopsy
Biopsy
Bx
C
With
With
C
C diff
Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficile
C diff
Ca
Cancer, carcinoma
Cancer, carcinoma
Ca
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CABG
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
CAD
cap
Community acquired pneumonia
Community acquired pneumonia
cap
CAT or CT
Computerized Axial tomography
Cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete Blood COunt
Complete Blood COunt
CBC
CBD
Common Bile Duct
Common Bile Duct
CBD
CCE
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
CCE
CCU
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Unit
CCU
cdi
Clean, dry, intact
Clean, dry, intact
cdi
CDU
Clinical Decisions Unit
Clinical Decisions Unit
CDU
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
CHF
CHI
Closed Head Injury
Closed Head Injury
CHI
CK
Creatine Kinase
Creatine Kinase
CK
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD
CKMB
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme
CKMB
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CLL
CMP
Complete Metabolic Panel
Complete Metabolic Panel
CMP
CMS
Circulation, Motor, Sensory
Circulation, Motor, Sensory
CMS
CMT
Cervical Motion Tenderness
Cervical Motion Tenderness
CMT
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA
CNS
Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System
CNS
c/o
Complains of
Complains of
c/o
CO
Carbon Monoxide
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
Coag
Coagulation
CP
Chest Pain, Cerebral Palsy
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPK
Creatine Phosphokinase
Creatine Phosphokinase
CPK
CPOE
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Computerized Physician Order Entry
CPOE
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPS
Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services
CPS
Creat
Creatinine
Creatinine
Creat
CRP
C-reactive Protein
C-reactive Protein
CRP
CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
CRF
CRI
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
CRI
C-section
Caesarean Section
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CTA
- Clear to auscultation
- computed tomography angiography
- Clear to auscultation
- computed tomography angiography
CTA
CV
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular
CV
CVA
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- Costovertebral Angle
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
CVD
c/w
Consistent with
Consistent with
c/w
CX
Culture
Culture
CX
CXR
Chest XRay
Chest XRay
CXR
D5W
5% dextrose in water
5% dextrose in water
D5W
DC
Discontinue
Discontinue
DC
D/C
Discharge
Discontinue
D/C
D&C
Dilation and Curettage
DDD
Degenerative Disc Disease
DDx
Differential Diagnosis
Dig
Digoxin
Digoxin
Dig
DIP
Distal interphalangeal joint
Distal interphalangeal joint
DIP
Disposition
Dispo
Dispo
Disposition
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease
DJD
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
DOA
Dead on Arrival
DOB
Date of Birth
DOE
Dyspnea on Exertion
DP
Dorsalis Pedis
Dorsalis Pedis
DP
DTR
Deep Tendon Reflex
DTs
Delirium Tremens
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
DX
Diagnosis
DZ
Disease
EAC
External Auditory Canal
ECHO
Echocardiogram
EDD
Expected Date of Delivery
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
EF
Ejection Fraction
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EJ
External Jugular
EKG and ECG
Electrocardiogram
EMR
Electronic Medical Record
EMTALA
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ESR
Erythrocytes sedimentation rate
ESRD
End stage renal disease
ETA
Estimated time of arrival
ETT
Endotracheal tube
Ext
Extremities
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAST
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma
FB
Foreign Body
Fem-pop
Femoropopliteal bypass surgery
FHT
Fetal Heart Tones
FFP
Fresh Frozen Plasma
FOS
Full of Stool
Freq
Frequency
FROM
Full Range of Motion
FSBG
Finger-stick blood sugar
GB
Gallbladder
GC
Gonorrhea
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
GSW
Gunshot wound
gtt
Drops
G-tube
Gastrostomy Tube
H&H
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
H&P
History and Physical
HBP
High Blood Pressure
Hct
Hematocrit
Hgb
Hemoglobin
HI
Homicidal Ideation
HOCM
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
HTN
Hypertension
I&D
Incision& Drainage
I&O
Intake and Output
ICD-10
International Classification of Dz
ICH
Intracranial Hemorrhage
ID
Infectious Disease
IHSS
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
IM
Intramuscular
INR
International Normalized Ratio
IO
Intraosseous infusion
IP
Interphalangeal joint
IVC
Inferior Vena Cava
IVPB
Intravenous piggyback
IVCD
Intraventricular conduction delay
KVO
Keep Vein Open
L&D
Labor & Delivery
Lac
Laceration
LAD
- left anterior descending
- left axis deviation
LBBB
Left Bundle Branch Block
LAE
Left atrial enlargement
LAFB
Left anterior fasicular block
LBP
Low Back Pain
LCA
Left Coronary Artery
LDL
Low Density Lipoprotein
Liver Function Test
LFT
LLL
Left lower Lobe
LMA
Laryngeal mask airway
LMP
Last menstrual period
LOS
Length of stay
LUL
Left Upper Lobe
LVAD
Left ventricular assist device
LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
LWBS
Left without being seen
Lymphs
Lymphocytes
Lytes
Electrolytes
mcg
Microgram
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Mets
Metastasis
MMR
Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine
Mod
Moderate
MR
Mental Retardation
MRA
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus
MS
Multiple sclerosis
MSE
Mental Status Examination
MTP
Metatarsalphalangeal Joint
MVP
Mitral Valve Prolapse
NG tube
Nasogastric tube
NH
Nursing Home
NKA
No Known Allergies
NPO
Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
NRB
Non-rebreather Mask
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
NSTEMI
Non-ST elevation MI
NTG
Nitroglycerin
O&P
Ova & Parasites
OA
Osteoarthritis
OD
- overdose
- oculus dexter (right eye)
OE
Otitis Externa
OG Tube
Orogastric tube
OM
Otitis Media
Onc
Oncology
OP
Oropharynx
ORIF
Open reduction with internal fixation
Ortho
Orthopedic surgery
OS
Oculus sinister (left eye)
OTC
Over the counter drug
P
Post, after
PAC
Premature atrial contraction
PACS
Picture archiving and communications system
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Palp
Palpitation
PCN
Penicillin
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PEA
Pulseless electrical activity
PEEP
Positive end exploratory pressure
PEG tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
PERRLA
Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PET
Positron emission tomography
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
PICU
Pediatric ICU
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIP
Proximal interphalangeal joint
PKD
Polycystic kidney disease
PM
Post meridian
PMD
Private Medical Doctor
PNA
Pneumonia
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
-post nasal drip
PPD
Packs per day
PPI
Proton Pump Inhibitor
PR
Per rectum
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
Prn
As needed
PSVT
Paroxysmal Supra ventricular tachycardia
PT
- Physical Therapy
- Prothrombin Time
PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
PTX
Pneumothorax
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contraction
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
PVT
Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Q
Every
qoh
Every other hour
qon
Every other night
RA
- Room Air
- Rheuamtoid arthritis
RAD
Reactive Airway Disease
-Right Axis Deviation
RBBB
Right Bundle Branch Block
RCA
Right Coronary Artery
Resp
Respirations
Rh (-)
Rhesus Factor Negative
Rh (+)
Rhesus Factor Positive
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
RLL
Right lower lobe
RRR
Regular Rate and Rhythm
RSI
Rapid Sequence Induction
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
RT
Respiratory therapy
RUL
Right upper lobe
S
Without
S1S2
First heart sound
Second heart sound
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
Sed Rate
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Segs
Segmented cells/Neutrophils
SI
Suicidal Ideation
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SL
Sublingual
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SLR
Straight leg raise
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
SOAP
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
SSS
Sinus sick Syndrome
STEMI
ST elevation MI
Strep
Streptococcus
STS
Soft Tissue Swelling
Subq
Subcutaneous
SVC
Superior vena cava
SVT
Supra ventricular tachycardia
T3
Triiodothyronine
T4
Thyroxine
T&A
Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
TAH0BSO
Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Td
Tetanus and diphtheria
TIPS
Trans jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
tntc
Too numerous to count
tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator
Trach
Tracheostomy
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
TTP
Tender to Palpation
TURP
Transurethral resection of the prostate
UDS
Urine Drug Screen
UOP
Urinary Output
