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Acute pancreatitis
a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time
Airway
Passage by which air enters and leaves the lung
Amniocentesis
A medical procedure during pregnancy where a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus for testing purposes
Anaphylactic shock
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure
Angina
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood
Ankle
the part or joint connecting the foot with the leg
Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Baby Blues
Feelings of sadness, mood swings, and anxiety experienced by many mothers after giving birth, typically within the first two weeks
Birthmark
marks on the skin that a baby can develop before birth or soon after
Bloody stool
a Rectal bleeding issue
Blood pressure cuff
To measure blood pressure, the cuff is wrapped around your upper arm and inflated to stop the flow of blood in your artery
Bone marrow
the soft, fatty tissue inside of the bones
Blood clot
A mass of blood that forms when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together
Breast self-exam
A way a person can check their own breasts by feeling for lumps or other changes
Burn unit
medical facility equipped to treat patients with severe burns, providing intensive care and specialized treatments
ADD
(ADD): Attention Deficit Disorder
BMI
(BMI): Body Mass Index
ADHD
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
AIDS
AIDS: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
BM
(BM): BowelMovement
CPR
(CPR): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CBC
CBC: Complete blood count
COPD
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CTScan, CATScan
CT Scan, CATScan: Computer Tomography Scan
