Vocab #3- Common Medical terms 1 Flashcards by Jennifer CP | Brainscape

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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AED

A

automatic external defibrillator

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BM

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bowel movement

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BSA

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body surface area

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BSE

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breast self-examination

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CA

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cancer

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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Hgb

A

hemoglobin

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HCI

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hydrochloric acid

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HDL

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high-density lipoprotein

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ICP

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intracranial pressure

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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LOC

A

level or loss of consciousness

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pH

A

hydrogen ion concentration (acidity)

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RBC

A

red blood cell (erythrocyte)

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ROM

A

range of motion

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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WBC

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white blood cell (leukocyte)