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ā
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Before ("ante")
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abd
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abdomen
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ac
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before meals
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ACE
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angiotensin-converter enzyme
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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ACS
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acute coronary syndrome
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ACTH
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Adrenocorticotropic horomone
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ADD
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attention deficit disorder
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ADH
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antidiuretic horomone
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ADHD
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Attention deficit/heperactivity disorder
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ad lib
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freely as desired (ad libitum)
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AED
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automatic external defibuulator
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AICD
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automatic implantable cardioverter-defibulator
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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ALL
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acute lymphocytic leukemia
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alk phos
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alkaline phosphatase
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ALS
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amyotropic lateral sclerosis
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ALT
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alanine transminase
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AMI
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acute myocardial infarction
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AML
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acute myelocytic leukemia
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AP
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anteroposterior
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A&P
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auscultation and percussion
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aq
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water
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ASD
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atrial septal defect
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ASHD
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arterioscleortic heart disease
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AST
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aspartate transminase
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AV
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arteriovenous; atrioventricular
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bid
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twice daily
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BM
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bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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Bronch
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bronchoscopy
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bs
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blood sugar; bowel sounds; breath sounds
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BSO
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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
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biopsy
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c
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with
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CABG
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Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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CAPD
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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
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cath
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catherization
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CBC
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complete blood count
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CC
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chief complaint
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CCU
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coronary care unit; critical care unit
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CF
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cystic fibrosis
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Chemo
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chemotherapy
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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Chol
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cholestrol
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CKD
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chronic kidney disease
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cm
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centimeter
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CLL
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chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CML
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chronic myelocytic leukemia
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CNS
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central nervous system
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c/o
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complains of
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resusitation
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C+S
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culture and sensitivity
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C-section
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cesarean section
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT scan
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computed tomography scan
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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cysto
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cystoscopy
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DAW
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dispense as written
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D&C
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dilation and curettage
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DIC
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disseminated intravascular coagulation
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diff
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differential
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DKA
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diabetic ketoacidosis
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DNA
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deoxyribosnucleic acid
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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DOB
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date of birth
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DOE
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dyspnea on exertion
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DT
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delirium tremens
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DTR
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deep tendon reflex
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
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diagnosis
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EBV
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Epstein-Barr virus
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ECG
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electrocardiography
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ECHO
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echocardiography
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ECMO
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extracoporeal membrane oxygenator
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ECT
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electroconvulsive therapy
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ED/ER
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emergency department/ emergency room
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EEG
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electroencephalography
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, throat
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EGD
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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EKG
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electrocardiography
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ELISA
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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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EMG
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electromyography
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ENT
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ears, nose, throat
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eos
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eosinophils
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
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end-stage renal disease
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ETOH
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ethanol
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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FDG-PET
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fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
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Fe
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Iron
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FEV
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forced expiratory volume
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FSH
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follicle-stimulating horomone
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F/U
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follow up
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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Fx
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fracture
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gm
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gram
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Ga
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Gallium
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Gd
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Gadolinium
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GERD
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gastroesophogeal reflux disease
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GH
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growth horomone
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gr
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grain
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Grav 1, 2, 3
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gravida
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gtt
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drops
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GU
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genirourinary
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GVHD
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graft-versus-host disease
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GYN
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gynecology
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gr
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grain
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HAART
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highly active antiretroviral therapy
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Grav 1, 2, 3
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gravida
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h; hr
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hour
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gtt
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drops
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HBA1c
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glycosylated hemoglobin
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GU
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genirourinary
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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GVHD
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graft-versus-host disease
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GYN
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gynecology
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HAART
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highly active antiretroviral therapy
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h; hr
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hour
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HBA1c
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glycosylated hemoglobin
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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HCT
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hematocrit
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HCV
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hepatitis C virus
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HDL
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high-density lipoprotein
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HEENT
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head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
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Hg
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mercury
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Hgb
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hemoglobin
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HIPAA
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Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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h/o
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history of
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H&P
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history and physical
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HPV
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human papillomavirus
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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hs
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at bedtime
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HSV-1
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herpes simplex virus type 1
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HTN
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hypertension
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Hx
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history
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I
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iodine
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I&D
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incision and drainage
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IBD
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inflammatory bowel disease
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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ICD
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implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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IM
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intramuscular
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INH
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isoniazid
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Inj
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injection
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I&O
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intake and output
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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IV
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intravenous
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IVP
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intravenous pyelography
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K
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potassium
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kg
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kilogram
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LAD
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left anterior descending artery
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Lat
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lateral
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LDH
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lactate dehydrogenase
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LDL
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low-density lipoprotein
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LFTs
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liver function tests
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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Lot
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lotion
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LPN
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liscensed practical nurse
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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LV
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left ventricle
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LVAD
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left ventricular assist device
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lymph
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lymphocytes
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lytes
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electrolytes
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mcg
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microgram
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MCH
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mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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MCHC
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mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mg
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milligram
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Mg
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magnesium
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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ml
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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mmHg
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millimeters of mercury
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mono
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monocytes
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MRA
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magnetic resonance angiography
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MVP
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mitral valve prolapse
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N
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nitrogen
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Na
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sodium
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NDPS
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No Drug Product Selection
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NG tube
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nasogastric tube
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NICU
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neonatal intensive care unit
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NKA
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no known allergies
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non rep
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do not repeat
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NR
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not refillable
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
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normal sinus rythm
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od
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right eye
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oint
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ointment
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OR
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operating room
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oz
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ounce
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p
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after
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PA
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posteroanterior
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PAC
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premature atrial contraction
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PaO2
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arterial pressure of oxygen in the blood
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pap smear
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papanicoulaou smear
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pc
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after meals
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PCI
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percutaneous coronary intervention
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PE
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physical examination
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PEEP
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positive end-expiratory pressure
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per
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by
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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PFT
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pulmonary function test
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pH
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hydrogen ion concentration
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
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phenylketonuria
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PM
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evening
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PMH
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past medical history
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PMS
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premenstrual syndrome
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PND
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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po
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by mouth
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post-op
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after operation
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PPD
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purified protein derivative
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pr
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per rectum
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pre-op
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before operation
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prep
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prepare for
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prn
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as needed
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procto
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protoscopy
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PT
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prothrombin time
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PSA
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prostate-specific antigen
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pt
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patient
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PTCA
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percutaneous transmuminal coronary angioplasty
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PTH
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parathyroid hormone
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PTSD
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post traumatic stress disorder
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
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premature ventricual contraction
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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q
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every
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qd
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every day
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qh
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every hour
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q2h
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every two hours
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qid
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four times daily
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qns
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quantity not sufficient
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qod
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every other day
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qs
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quantity sufficient
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R
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rectally
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
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red blood cells
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REM
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rapid eye movement
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RIA
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radioimmunoassay
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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R/O
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rule out
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ROM
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range of motion
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ROS
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review of symptoms
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RRR
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regular rate and rhythm
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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treatment; therapy; prescription
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s-
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without
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S-A node
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sinoatrial node
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SARS
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severe acute respiratory syndrome
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SC
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subcutaneous
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segs
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segmented white blood cells
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ss
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one half
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sig
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let it be labled
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SIDS
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sudden infant death syndrome
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SIRS
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systemic inflammatory response syndrome
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sl
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sublingual
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SOAP
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subjective data, objective data, assessment, plan
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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s/p
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status post
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soln
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solution
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SQ
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subcutaneous
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SSRI
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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staph
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staphylococci
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STAT
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immediately
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strep
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streptococci
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sub-Q
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subcutaneous
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susp
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suspension
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T3
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triiodothyronine
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T4
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thyroxine
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T&A
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tonsillectomy and andectomy
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tab
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tablet
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TAH-BSO
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total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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TB
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tuberculosis
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T cells
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lymphocytes from thymus
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Tbsp
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tablespoonful
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TEE
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transesophageal echocardiography
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TENS
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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TID
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three times daily
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TLC
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total lung capacity
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TM
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tympanic membrane
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TMJ
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temporomandibular joint
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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TSH
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
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TURP
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transurethral resection of the prostate gland
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Tx
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treatment
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UA
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urinanalysis
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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umb
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navel
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ung
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unguent
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U/O
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urine output
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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UV
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ultraviolet
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vag
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vaginally
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VATS
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video-assisted thoracoscopy
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VC
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vital capacity
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VEGF
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vascular endothelial growth factor
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VF
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ventricular fibrillation
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VS
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vital signs
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VSD
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VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT
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V tach; VT
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ventricular tachycardia
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WBC
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white blood cells
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WNL
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within normal limits
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WT
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weight
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yr
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year
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y/o
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years old
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algia
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pain
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arthoro
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joint
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brady
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slow
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cardio
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heart
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derm
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skin
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dys
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abnormal
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gastro
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stomach
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hemo
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blood
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hepato
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liver
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hyper
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above
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hypo
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below
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itis
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inflamed
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myo
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muscle
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nares
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nostrils
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naso
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nose
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nephro
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kidney
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neuro
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nerve
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opthalmo
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eye
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oto
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ear
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pulmon
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lung
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tachy
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fast
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AAA
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abdominal aortic aneurysm (bulging of the aorta)
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