Additional Terms Pt. 3 Flashcards
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AIDS
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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Antibodies
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Plasma proteins(also known as immunoglobins)
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B cells
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Lymphocytes- these destroy pathogens
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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Hodgkin’s disease
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Form of cancer usually arising from the lymph nodes
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IgG, IgA, Igm, IgD, IgE
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Immunoglobins
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Immunoglobins
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Plasma proteins (also known as antibodies)
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Interferons
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Protects cells from virus
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Interstitial fluid
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Fluid within cells
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Lymph
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Clear water
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Lymph fluid
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Fluid in vessels
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
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NK (Natural Killer cells)
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Present in spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow and blood
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Pathogens
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Bacteria, viruses, parasites and micro-organisms.
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Phagocytes
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Cells that consume or eat
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RA
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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SLE
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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T cells
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Lymphocytes- thymus cells
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Eryth/o
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Red
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Cyan/o
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Blue
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Leuc/o
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White
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Polio
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Grey
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Xanth/o
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Yellow
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Melan/o
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Black or dark pigment
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Psych/o
Mind
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-iatry
Doctor/ medical treatment
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Psychiatry
Medical treatment of the mind
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Psychiatrist
Specialist in the study of the mind
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Psychosis
Abnormal condition of the mind
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Neurosis
Mental condition believed to arise from stress and anxiety
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Psychopath
Specific type of personality disorder; antisocial behaviour
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Psychologist
Specialist in the study of human behaviour (not usually medically qualified)
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Psychosomatic
Pertaining to the mind and body
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Somia
Body
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Psychotherapy
Treatment by talking to resolve problems
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EEG
Electroencephalography
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Electroencephalography
Measurement that records the brainwaves generated by the cerebrum or cortex, can diagnose epilepsy, infections and tumours
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Epilepsy
Disordered electrical activity of the brain that produces a fit
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Epilep/t/o
Seizure
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AEDs
Anti-epileptic Drugs
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Psychotropic drugs
Capable of affecting the mind, emotions and behaviour
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Phren/i/o
Mind/phrenic nerve
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ADD
Attention deficit disorder
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Affective
Conditions which affect mood
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Anhedonia
No longer gains pleasure from previous activities
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ASD (psychiatry)
Autism spectrum disorder
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Bipolar disorder
Alternating mania and depression
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Catatonia
State of stupor, outbursts of excitement, or stranger posture
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Catharsis
Outlet of repressed emotion
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Cognitive therapy
Changes negative behavioural thinking- instead of treatment
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Delirium
Mental excitement resulting from hallucinations
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Delusion
False belief
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Doraphobia
Fear of fur
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Echolalia
Repetition of overheard words
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Euphoria
Exaggerated sense of wellbeing
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Hypochondria
Preoccupation with imagined illnesses
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Limbic system
Area of the brain concerned with memory and emotional control
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Melatonin
Hormone which depresses the mood and mental ability
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Narcoleptic
An anti-psychotic drug used to treat psychosis
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Nosophobia
Fear of disease
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Nyctophobia
Fear of darkness
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OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder
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Panic attacks
Anxiety results in changes to body e.g. increased heart rate
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Panphobia
Fear of everything
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Paranoia
Delusions, often of persecution
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Phobia
Irrational fear
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Phobophobia
Fear of phobias
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PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder
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SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (caused by lack of light)
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Schizoid
Split personality, but not as in schizophrenia
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Spastic
Damage to motor area of the brain
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SSRI
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
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Stupor
Not fully conscious
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Tourette's syndrome
Bouts of 'tic' disorders- involuntary use of language
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Trichophobia
A fear of hair
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Ace-inhibitor
Drug to treat hypertension
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Anaesthetic
Drug for removal of feeling
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Analgesic
Drug for relief of pain
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Antacid
Substance to neutralise stomach acid
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Antibiotic
Drug that kills bacteria
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Anticoagulant
Drug to reduce blood clots
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Antidepressant
Drug to lift patient's mood
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Anti-emetic
Drug to reduce nausea/ vomiting
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Antifungal
Drug to kill fungus
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Antihistamine
Drug to reduce the production of histamine
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Antihypertensive
Drug to reduce blood pressure
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Anti-inflammatory
Drug to reduce inflammation
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Anti-obesity
Drug to help reduce weight
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Antipsychotic
Quietens patients disturbed by mania or hallucinations
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Antipyretic
Drug that reduces temperature/ fever
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Antispasmodic
Drug that reduces muscle spasm
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Antitussic
Drug to reduce cough
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Anxiolytic
Drug to reduce anxiety
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Beta-blocker
Drug to reduce high blood pressure
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Bronchodilator
Drug to dilate the bronchial tubes (to treat asthma)
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Calcium channel blocker
Drug to reduce high blood pressure
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Carminative
Drug to reduce flatulence
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Chemotherapy
Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells
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Contraceptive
Drug to prevent conception
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Cytotoxic
Drug to kill malignant cells
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Decongestant
Drug to relieve congestion of mucus
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Depressant
Drug to depress the function of the central nervous system
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Diuretic
Drug to increase the production of urine
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Expectorant
Liquid drug that forces coughing of secretions from respiratory tract
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Hypnotic
Drug used to induce natural sleep
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Laxative
Drug used to evacuate the bowel
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Myotics
Drug to constrict the pupil of the eye
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Narcotic
Drug derived from opium to induce a deep sleep
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Prophylactic
Substance used to prevent disease
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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Drug that inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
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Sedatives
Drug used to lower function
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Statins
Drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood
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Steroids
Drugs that contain hormones
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Stimulant
Drug that increases the function of the central nervous system
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Tranquilliser
Drug that reduces anxiety
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Vaccine
Administered to prevent disease
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BNF
British National Formulary
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CD/ cd
Controlled drug
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COC
Combined oral contraceptive
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e/c
Enteric coated
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g
Grams
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g/l
Grams per litre
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GSL
General sales licence
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im
i/m
IM
Intramuscular
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iv
i/v
IV
Intravenous
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L/ l
Litre
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liq
Liquid
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MIMS
Monthly index of medical specialties
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MODA
Misuse of drugs act
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neb
By nebuliser
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ng
Nanogram
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NP
Proper name
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oc/occ
For the eyes
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om/ mane
Every morning
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on/nocte
Every night
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P
Pharmacy
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pess
Pessary, for the vagina
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pH
Measurement of acidity
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poc/ POC
For the eyes
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POM
Prescription only medicine
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PR/ pr
Per rectum
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PV/ pv
Per vagina
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rep
Repeat
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Rx
Take/recipe/treatment - prescription
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s/c
Sugarcoated
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s. c.
Subcutaneously
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SI
System of international units
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suppos
Suppositaries
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tds/tid
Three times daily
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5-ASA drugs
Aminosalicylic acid
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ACS
Acute coronary syndrome
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A&E
Accident and emergency
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AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
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AN
Ante-natal
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ANS
Autonomic nervous system
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AR
Aortic regurgitation
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ASD
Atrial septal defect
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A&W
Alive and well
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BMI
Body mass index
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BPV
Benign positional vertigo
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BSO
Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy
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CEA
Carcinoembryonic antigen
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CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
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CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
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CSOM
Chronic secretory otitis media
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CTO
Chronic total occlusion
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Db
Decibels
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DNR
Do not resuscitate
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EBUS
Endobronchial ultrasound
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eGFR
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
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EGFR
Epidermal growth factor receptor - mutation
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EMU
Emergency medical unit
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ERPC
Evacuation of retained products of conception
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FNA
Fine needle aspiration
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FOL
Fibre optic laryngoscooy
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GC
General condition
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GORD
Gastro-oesophagal reflux disease
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GSC
Glasgow coma scale
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LOC
Loss of consciousness
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MDT
Multidisciplinary team meeting
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NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
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NP
New patient
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NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer
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NSTEMI
Non-ST segment myocardial infarction
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ODG
Oesophagoduodenogastroscopy
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PE
Pulmonary embolus
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PERLA
Pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation
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PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention
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PDT
Photodynamic therapy
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PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
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PNS
Post nasal space
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PNS
Peripheral nervous system
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PS
Performance status
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RCT
Root canal treatment
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SABR
Stereotactic ablative radiosurgery/therapy
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SCC
Squamous cell carcinoma
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SCLC
Small cell lung cancer
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SMR
Sub-mucous resection
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SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
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TATT
Tired all the time
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TOE (used in context)
Tender on examination
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TOP
Termination of pregnancy
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TOE
Trans-oesophagal echocardiogram
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TRUS
Trans-rectal ultrasound scan
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Tx
Treatment
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VH
Vaginal hysterectomy
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VSD
Ventricular septal defect
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ChB
BChir
BS
BCh
Bachelor of surgery
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BM
| MB
Bachelor of medicine
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BDS
Bachelor of dental surgery
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BSc
Bachelor of science
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MSc
Master of science
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MRCP
Master of the Royal College of Physicians
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FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (not addressed as Dr. but Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss
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FRCA
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
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FRCR
Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
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FRCS Orth
Fellowship of orthopaedic surgeons
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FRCPsych
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
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MRCOG
Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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MRCPath
Member of the Royal College of Pathologists
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Mch
Master of surgery
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MRCGP
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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MD
Doctor of medicine
