Medical Terminology Unit 1 - Words and Abbreviations Flashcards
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afferent
A
going towards
2
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constrict
A
narrowing, decreasing the size of an opening
3
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dilate
A
increasing the size of an opening
4
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efferent
A
going away from
5
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factor
A
something that influences
6
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myosin
A
a regulatory protein in muscles
7
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nucleus
A
inner part
8
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thorax
A
chest
9
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transplant
A
to move to a new location
10
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ADA
A
American Diabetes Association
11
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ADL
A
Activities of Daily Living
12
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Amb
A
Ambulate
13
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APS
A
Adult Protective Services
14
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CNA
A
Certified Nursing Assistant
15
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DON
A
Director of Nursing
16
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Dx
A
Diagnosis
17
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ER
A
Emergency Room
18
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HIPAA
A
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act
19
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LPN
A
Licenses Practice Nurse
20
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Rx
A
Prescription
21
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SW
A
social worker
22
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UNAR
A
Utah Nursing Assistant Registry
23
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LTC
A
Long term care
24
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LTCO
A
Long Term Care Ombudsman
25
MD
Medical Doctor
26
Meds
medications
27
OBRA
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987
28
OR
Operating Room
29
Ortho
Orthopedics
30
OT
Occupational Therapist
31
pt
patient
32
PT
Physical Therapist
33
RN
Registered nurse
34
RT
Respiratory Therapist
35
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
