Medical Terminology Flashcards
(336 cards)
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angi ( o ) , vas ( o )
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blood vessel
example: angioplasty, vasoconstriction
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brachi ( o )
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arm
example: brachial
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bucc ( o )
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cheek
example: buccal
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cardi ( o )
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heart
example: cardiopathy
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carp ( o )
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wrist
example: carpal tunnel syndrome
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cephal ( o )
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head
example: cephalic
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colp ( o )
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vagina
example: colposcopy
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crani ( o )
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skull
example: craniotomy
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cyst ( o )
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bladder
example: cystoscopy, cystitis
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cyto
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cell
example: cytology, cytomegaly
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dactyl ( o )
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finger, toe
example: polydactyly
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encephal ( o )
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brain
example: encephalitis
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enter ( o )
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intestine
example: enteritis
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gloss ( o )
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tongue
example: glossitis, glossopharyngeal
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hemo, sanguin ( o )
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blood
example: hemolytic, serosanguinous
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hyster ( o )
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womb, uterus
example: hysterectomy
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mast ( o ), mamm ( o )
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breast
example: mastitis, mammography
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men ( o )
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month, r/t menses
example: menopause, menarche, dysmenorrheal
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nephr ( o ), ren ( o )
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kidney
example: nephrectomy, renal
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oophor ( o )
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ovary
example: oopherectomy
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ophthalm, ocul ( o )
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eye
example: ophthalmoscope, ocular
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ot ( o ), auri, aud
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ear
example: otitis, auricle, audiometer
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phleb ( o ), ven ( o )
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vein
example: phlebitis, venous
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pod
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foot
example: podiatrist
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rhin ( o )
nose
example: rhinoplasty, rhinorrhea
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salping ( o )
fallopian tube
example: salpingectomy, salpingitis
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thorac ( o )
chest
example: thoracotomy, thoracic
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thromb ( o )
clot
example: thrombosis, thrombolytic
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gluc ( o )
sweet, sugar
example: glucose, glucometer
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hydro ( o )
water
example: hydrocephalus, hydrophobia
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lact ( o )
milk
example: lactosuria, lactating
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lip ( o ), adip ( o )
fat
example: lipoma, adipose
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therm
heat
example: hyperthermia
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erythr ( o )
red
example: erythema, erythrocyte
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leuk ( o ), leuc ( o )
white
example: leukocytes, leukemia
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cyan ( o )
blue
example: cyanosis
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melan ( o )
black
example: melanin
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cirrh ( o )
yellow
example: cirrhosis
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ankyl ( o )
stiff, fixed, crooked
example: ankylosis
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sten ( o ), stric
narrow
example: stenosis, stricture
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ortho
straight position
example: orthopnea, orthopedic
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kypho
bent, crooked
example: kyphoscoliosis, kyphosis
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pseudo
false
example: pseudostrabismus, pseudoaneurysm
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macro
large
example: macrophage, macrocephaly
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micro
small
example: microscopic, microorganism
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poly, hyper, multi
many, much
example: polydypsia, hyperthyroidism, multiple
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brady
slow
example: bradypnea
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tachy
fast
example: tachycardia
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oligo, hypo
few
example: oliguria, hypothermia
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iso
equal
example: isometric, isotonic
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diplo, ambi
both, double
example: diplopia, ambidextrous
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hemi
half
example: hemiplegia, hemisphere
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pan
all
example: pansystolic, pancytopenia
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pro, ante, pre
before
example: prodromal, antepartum, precapillary
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post
after
example: postnasal, posterior
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super, supra
above
example: superior, supraclavicular
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sub
below
example: submandibular, subcutaneous
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dors ( o )
back
example: dorsoflexion, dorsal
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retro
backwards
example: retrograde, retrosternal
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para
beside
example: paramedic, paranasal
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re
again
example: rehydrate, recuperate
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later ( o )
side
example: lateral
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medi ( o )
middle
example: medial mediastinum
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schizo
split
example: schizophrenia
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inter
between
example: intercostals, interdigital
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heter ( o )
different
example: heterogeneous
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hom ( o )
same
example: homozygous
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ad ( o )
towards
example: adduction, adhesion, adrenal
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ab ( o )
away from
example: abduction, abnormal
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anti, contra
against
example: antigen, contraception
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endo, in, intra
in, within, inside
example: endocarditis, inhale, intrapartum
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ex ( o ), ec ( to )
out
example: exhale, ectopic
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epi
upon, above
example: epidermis, epigastric, epiglottis
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dia, trans
through
example: diameter, transfusion
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peri, circum
around
example: perinatal, circumcision
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sinister ( a )
left
example: OS ( oculus sinister left eye )
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dextr ( o )
right
example: OD ( oculus dexter right eye )
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aden ( o )
gland
example: adenoma, adenoids
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arthr ( o )
joint ( arthritis, arthroscopy )
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cervic ( o )
neck
example: cervical, cervicitis
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costo
rib
example: costochondritis, costovertebral
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derm
skin
example: dermatitis, dermatologica
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gastr ( o )
stomach
example: gastritis, gastrointestinal
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heme
blood
example: hematuria, hematemesis hemangioma
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hepat ( o )
liver
example: hepatitis, hepatocellular
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lingu
tongue
example: lingual, linguistic
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litho
stone
example: lithotomy, lithotripsy
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my
muscle
example: myoma, myalgia
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myo, myel
marrow
example: myelitis
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neuro
nerve
example: neuromyalgia
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opti, ocu
eye
example: optician, ocular
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osteo
bone
example: osteoarthritis, osteopenia
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pneum ( o ), pulm
lung
example: pneumothorax, pulmonary
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psycho
mind
example: psychology, psychopathy, psychosomatic
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vasc
vessel
example: vasculitis
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a ( n )
without
example: anemia, avascular
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auto
self
example: autoimmune
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dys
difficult, painful
example: dyspnea, dysuria
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gravida
pregnant, heavy
example: gravidity
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neo
new
example: neonatal, neoplasm
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centesis
tap, puncture
example: thoracentesis
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ectomy
removal
example: mastectomy, appendectomy
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lysis
separate, destroy
example: hemolysis
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ostomy
form an opening
example: colostomy
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otomy
cut into
example: tracheotomy, craniotomy
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plasty
repair
example: rhinoplasty
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algia
pain
example: arthralgia, myalgia
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cele
hernia, swelling
example: hydrocele, cystocele
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emia
blood
example: leukemia, anemia
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gen
producing
example: carcinogen, allergen
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itis
inflammation
example: appendicitis, hepatitis
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megaly
enlargement
example: splenomegaly, hepatomegaly
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oid
resemble
example: fibroid, keloid
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oma
tumor
example: adenoma, myoma
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osis
abnormal condition
example: dermatosis
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pathy
disease
example: neuropathy, psychopathology
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penia
deficiency
example: cytopenia, thrombocytopenia
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phagia
eating
example: dysphagia
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phasia
speech
example: aphasia, dysphasia
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plegia
paralysis
example: paraplegia, quadriplegia
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phobia
fear
example: acrophobia, agoraphobia
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pnea
air, breathing
example: apnea, dyspnea, orthopnea
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rrhage
burst forth
example: hemorrhage
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rrhea
flow, discharge
example: diarrhea
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sclerosis
hardening
example: atherosclerosis
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spasm
contraction
example: bronchospasm
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troph ( o )
nourishment
example: atrophy, hypertrophy
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uri ( a )
urine
example: nocturia, dysuria
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gram
picture, record
example: electrocardiogram
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ology
study of
example: pathology, dermatology
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phon ( o )
sound
example: egophony, bronchophony
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scope
inspect
example: microscope, laproscopic
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a-p
anterior-posterior
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ABCT
appearance, behavior, cognitive function & thought process ( method to organize data from objective assessment )
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ABCDE
melanoma detection asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
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ASA
acetylsalicylic acid ( aspirin )
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A & W
alive & well
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ADL's
activities of daily living
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BID
twice a day
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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AKA
above the knee amputation
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BM
bowel movement
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BMI
body mass index
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BMR
basal metabolic rate
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BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
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BR
bed rest
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BRP
bathroom privileges
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BS
bowel sounds
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BSE
breast self examination
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BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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BX
biopsy
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CA
cancer
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAGE
cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
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CAM
complementary alternative medicine
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CBC
complete blood count
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CBE
clinical breast exam
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CC
chief complaint
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cc
cubic centimeter
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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cm
centimeter
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CN
cranial nerve
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CNS
central nervous system
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C/O
complains of
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPOE
computerized provider order entry
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C & S
culture & sensitivity
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
computed tomography
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CTA
clear to auscultation
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident ( stroke )
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CXR
chest x-ray
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D/C
discharge, discontinue
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D & C
dilation & curettage
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DNR
do not resuscitate
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DOA
dead on arrival
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DOB
date of birth
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPT
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus ( vaccine )
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DSM
diagnostic & statistical manual
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DTR
deep tendon reflexes
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
diagnosis
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ECG
electrocardiogram
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ED
emergency department
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EEG
electroencephalogram-gram
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ENT
ears, nose, throat
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EOM
extraocular muscles or movement
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ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
end-stage renal disease
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ETOH
ethanol ( alcohol )
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FB
foreign body
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FUO
fever of unknown origin
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FX
fracture
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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GU
genitourinary
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H & P
history & physical
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HA
headache
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HBP
high blood pressure
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Hct
hematocrit
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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hbg
hemoglobin
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Hib
hemophilus influzena B
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HIPPA
the health insurance portability & accountability act
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h/o
history of ( Hx )
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HOB
head of bed
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HOH
hard of hearing
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HPI
history of present illness
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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ICS
intercostal space
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HTN
hypertension
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hs
hour of sleep, bedtime
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I & D
incision & drainage
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IM
intramuscular
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I & O
intake & output
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IV
intravenous
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
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JCAHO
joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
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JVD
jugular venous distension
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KUB
kidney, ureter & bladder ( x-ray )
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KVO
keep vein open
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LE
lower extremities
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LFTs
liver function tests
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LOC
loss or level of consciousness
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LP
lumbar puncture
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MI
myocardial infarction ( heart attack )
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MMR
measles, mumps, & rubella ( vaccine )
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MMSE
mini mental state exam
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
mental status or multiple sclerosis
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NAD
no acute or apparent distress
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NGT
nasogastric tube
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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NSS
normal saline rhythm
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NV
nausea/vomiting
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NVD
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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NWB
non-weight bearing
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OA
osteoarthritis
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OC/OCP
oral contraceptives ( pill )
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OOB
out of bed
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OT
occupational therapy
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OTC
over the counter
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OU
both eyes
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after
p.c. after meals
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PCN
penicillin
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PE
physical examination or pulmonary embolism
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, reactive to light & accomodation
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMH
past medical history
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PMI
point of maximal impulse ( apical pulse )
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PPD
packs per day
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S/P
status post ( after )
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post nasal drip
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PNS
peripheral nervous system
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PPD
purified protein derivative ( TB skin test )
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PR
per rectum
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PRN
as needed
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PROM
passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes
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PSA
prostate specific antigen ( test )
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PT
physical therapy
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PTA
prior to admission ( arrival )
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PUD
peptic ulcer disease
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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q4h
every 4 hours
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q6h
every 6 hours
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qam
every morning
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qd
every day
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qh
every hour
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qhs
every night
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qid
4x a day
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qod
every other day
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium
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RBC
red blood cell
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REM
rapid eye movements
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RLQ
right lower quadrant
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LUQ
left upper quadrant
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R/O
rule out
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ROM
range of motion or rupture of membranes
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ROS
review of systems
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RRR
regular rate & rhythm
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R/T
related to
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S, M, W, D
single, married, widowed, divorced
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SBAR
situation, background, assessment, recommendation ( communication tool )
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SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis or self breast exam
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SC
subcutaneous
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Sig
label
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SL
sublingual
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SOAP
subjective, objective, assessment, plan ( documentation formant )
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SOB
shortness of breath
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sp. gr.
specific gravity
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S.Q.
subcutaneous ( ly )
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S/S
signs & symptoms
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STAT
immediately
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Sx
symptoms
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TPR
temperature pulse, respiration
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TCDB
turn, cough, deep breathe
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TIA
transient ischemial attack ( mini stroke )
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tid
3x a day
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TM
tympanic membrane
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TMJ
temporomandibular joint
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TNTC
too numerous to count
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TPN
total parenteral nutrition
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TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
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TSE
testicular self-examination
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UA
urinalysis
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UE
upper extremites
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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VS
vital signs
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VSS
vital signs stable
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WBC
white blood cell
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WD/WN
well developed, well nourished
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WNL
within normal limits
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y/o
years old
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Advocate
a person who speaks or acts in support of a cause or for another person
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Healthy People 2030
a set of national health objectives for the United States that outline a vision for a healthier nation by 2030
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Primary Prevention
interventions that are designed to prevent the development of disease or injury
ex: vaccination, health education, & safe driving campaigns
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Secondary Prevention
interventions that are designed to detect & treat disease in its early stages
ex: screening for cancer & chronic diseases, & early intervention or mental health problems
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Tertiary Prevention
interventions that are designed to minimize the impact of disease or injury
ex: rehabilitation, pain management, & end-to-life care
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Prioritizing
the process of ranking or assigning order of importance to a set of tasks or activities
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Subjective data
information that is provided by the patient about their health, such as their symptoms, pains, & concerns
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Objective data
information that is gathered by the nurse through physical examination, laboratory tests, & other diagnostic procedures
