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1
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Abdomin/ o

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Abdomen

Noun: abdomen
Adjective: abdominal

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Arthr/ o

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Joint

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Chol/ e

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Gall, bile

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Cocc/ o

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Bacteria

Noun: coccus/ cocci

Adjective: coccal

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Cost/ o

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Rib

Noun: costa

Adjective: costal

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Cyst/ o

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Bladder, sac

Noun: cyst

Adjective: cystic

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Dent/ o

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Tooth, teeth

Adjective: dental

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Gen/ o

A

Creation of, creating

Noun: genesis
Adjective: genic

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Hydr/ o

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Water

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Lith/ o

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Stone

Noun: lith

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Lumb/ o

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Low back

Adjective: lumbar

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Men/ o

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Menses, menstruation

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Orth/ o

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Straight

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Oste/ o

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Bone

Noun: osteum

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Ot/ o

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Ear

Adjective: otic

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Pelv/ i

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Pelvis

Noun: pelvis

Adjective: pelvic

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Pne/ o

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Breathing, breath

Noun: pnea

Adjective: pneic

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Pub/ o

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Pubis

Noun: pubis

Adjective: pubic

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Py/ o

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Pus

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Rhin/ o

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Nose

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Staphyl/ o

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Cluster

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Strept/ o

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Twisted chains

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Thorac/ o OR Thor/ a

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Chest

Noun: thorax

Adjective: thoracic

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Tympan/ o

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Eardrum

Noun: tympanum

Adjective: tympanic

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Ab (P)

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Away from

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Ad (P)

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Toward

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Brady (P)

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Slow

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Dys (P)

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Difficult, painful

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Inter (P)

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Between

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Intra (P)

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Within

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Supra or epi (P)

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Above, higher in position

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Tachy (P)

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Fast, rapid

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33
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Cele (S)

A

Herniation, hernia

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34
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Centesis (S)

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Surgical puncture

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35
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Duction (S)

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Movement in relation to midline

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Orrhea (S)

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Discharge, flow

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Plasty (S)

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Surgical repair

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38
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Abd

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Abdomen

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Ac

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Before meals

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ADL

A

Activities of daily living

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Ad lib

A

As desired

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Adm

A

Admission

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AM or am

A

Morning

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AMA

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Against medical advice or American Medical Association

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Amb

A

Ambulatory or ambulate

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Amt

A

Amount

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AIDS

A

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AP

A

Apical pulse

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AP and LAT

A

Anteroposterior and lateral

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ASA

A

Aspirin

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ASAP

A

As soon as possible

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As tol

A

As tolerated

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Ax

A

Axillary temperature

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BE

A

Barium enema

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Bilat

A

Bilateral

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BM

A

Bowel movement

57
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BMR

A

Basal metabolic rate

58
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BP

A

Blood pressure

59
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BR

A

Bathroom

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BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

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BS

A

Bowel sound

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BUN

A

Blood urea nitrogen

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C

A

Centigrade

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CA

A

Cancer

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Cal

A

Calorie

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Cap

A

Capsule

67
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Cath

A

Catheter

68
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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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CBR

A

Complete bed rest

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CC

A

Chief complaint

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C and DB

A

Cough and deep breathe

72
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CHO

A

Carbohydrate

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Circ

A

Circumcision or circulation

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Cl liq

A

Clear liquid

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Cm

A

Centimeter

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CMS

A

Color, movement, sensation

77
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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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c/o or C/O

A

Complaint of

79
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Cont

A

Continue

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COPD or COLD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary or lung disease

81
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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C and S

A

Culture and sensitivity

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CV

A

Cardiovascular

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CXR

A

Chest x-ray

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DC

A

Discontinue

86
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D and C

A

Dilation and curettage

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DDS

A

Doctor of dental surgery

88
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Del

A

Delivery

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Disch

A

Discharge

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DOA

A

Dead on arrival

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DOB

A

Date of birth

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Dr.

A

Doctor

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Drg

A

Drainage

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Drsg

A

Dressing

95
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DT’s

A

Delirium tremens

96
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Dx or dx

A

Diagnosis

97
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EBL

A

Estimated blood loss

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