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Medical Vocabulary Flashcards

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PRN

A

As Needed

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CDC

A

Centers for Disease Control

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BBP

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Blood Borne Pathogens

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Hematology

A

Study of Blood

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KUB

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Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder

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Edema

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Swelling

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-lith

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Stone

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Calculus

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Stone

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Urinary

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Relating to Urine

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Urologist

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A Doctor Who Specializes in the Urinary System

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Dysuria

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Painful Urination

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Hematuria

A

Blood in Urine

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Ecchymosis

A

Bruising

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TX

A

Treatment

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Hypodermic

A

Pertaining to Under the Skin

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Supine

A

Laying Face Up

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Cry/o

A

Cold

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Proximal

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Near Center of the Body

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AMA

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Against Medical Advice

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Prone

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Face Down

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Anterior

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Front Side of the Body

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SOB

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Shortness of Breath

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Cardio

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Heart

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Post

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After

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Decubitus Ulcer

A

Bed Sore

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RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

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Pericardium

A

Pertaining to Around the Heart

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Fissure

A

Crack in Skin

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Lateral

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Outside Edge

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Lateral

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Outside Edge

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Necrosis

A

Tissue Death

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Pharyngitis

A

Inflammation of the Pharynx

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DX

A

Diagnosis

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SX

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Symptoms

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HIPPA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Patient Privacy Law)

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Hyperventilation

A

Rapid Breathing

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Void

A

To Empty Bowels or Bladder

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RUQ

A

Right Upper Quadrant

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Keloid

A

Overgrowth of Scar Tissue

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Alopecia

A

Spot Baldness

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Debridement

A

Process of Removing Dead Skin and Foreign Material from a Wound

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Posterior

A

Back Side

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Chronic

A

Long-Term

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Pulmonary

A

Pertaining to the Lungs

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Symptomatic

A

Having Symptoms

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Stenosis

A

Narrowing

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Aspiration

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Food or Liquid Enters the Trachea

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Dermatologist

A

Doctor Who Specializes in Skin

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Urology

A

The Study of Urine

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-ology

A

Study of

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Code

A

Hospital Emergency

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Doffing

A

Act of Taking Off

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DNR

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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PO

A

By Mouth

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Lipoma

A

Benign Tumor Made of Fat Tissue

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Embolus

A

Clot

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Benign

A

Non-Cancerous Tumor

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Prognosis

A

Prediction of Outcome

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Emesis

A

Vomiting

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Pulmonology

A

Study of Lungs

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Acute

A

Sudden Onset

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NPO

A

Nothing By Mouth

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PHI

A

Protected Health Information

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Renal

A

Kidney

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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OTC

A

Over the Counter

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Aneurism

A

Ballooning of an Artery

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Epigastric

A

Above the Stomach

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Sputum

A

Mucus Coughed up From the Respiratory Tract

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LLL

A

Left Lower Lobe

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-itis

A

Inflammation

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Advanced Directive

A

A Will Regarding Medical Treatment

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RX

A

Prescription

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ENT

A

Ear, Nose, and Throat

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Cardiomegaly

A

Enlarged Heart

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EMR

A

Electronic Medical Record

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Asymptomatic

A

Without Symptoms

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RBC

A

Red Blood Cells

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Nephro

A

Kidney

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Hospice

A

End of Life Care

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Aorta

A

Largest Artery in the Body

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STD

A

Sexually Transmitted Disease

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Tachy

A

Fast

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Pseudo

A

False

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Donning

A

The Act of Putting On

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Gangrene

A

Tissue Death From Lack of Blood Supply

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Catheter

A

Hallow Tube

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-ectomy

A

Surgical Removal

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Adipose

A

Body Fat

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Gastro

A

Stomach

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Cyanosis

A

Condition of Turning Blue

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Cytology

A

Study of Cells

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LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrant

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Malignant

A

Cancerous Tumor

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Distal

A

Away From Center of the Body

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WBC

A

White Blood Cells

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Narcan

A

Nasal Spray to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose

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Diagnosis

A

Identification of an Illness

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ALOC

A

Altered Level of Consciousness

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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Ampulate

A

To Walk

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