Assessment 1 Med Terms PHM 518 Flashcards
(39 cards)
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a-
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without, away from
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an-
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without
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anaphylaxis
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A severe allergic reaction, an acutehypersensitivityreaction
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anosmia
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A partial or complete loss of sense of smell
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ant
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Anterior
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ante-
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Before, in front of
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anti-
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Against
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anticholinergic
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Inhibiting the action of acetylcholine
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aplasia
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Failure of organ or tissue to develop properly
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apoptosis
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Cell death
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asplenia
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The condition of being without a spleen
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asthenia
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The condition of being without strength or energy
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attenuated
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Weakened
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atypical
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unusual
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ausculation
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Listening to internal organs with a stethoscope
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auto-
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Self
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axillary
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armpit
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bi-
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two
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bilateral
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on both sides of the body
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brady-
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slow
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BSA
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body surface area
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BUD
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Beyond Use Date
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bx
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biopsy
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c/o
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complaining of
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CC or C/C
chief complaint
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cerumen
Ear wax
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cholinergic
Pertaining to cells in which acetylcholine is released or produced
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contra-
Against
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CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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-cyte
cell
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Cyto-
cell
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de-
without
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dento-
teeth
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desiccant
a substance that preserves something by removing moisture and keeping it dry
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DON
director of nursing
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DOS
dead on scene
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Dx
diagnosis
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dysphonia
Difficulty speaking
