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AIDS
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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Alb
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albumin
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blood protein
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ALK-P
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Alkaline phosphatase
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enzyme; enzymatic functon test, blood based, for diagnostic purpose. eg. tests liver function
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ALL
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acute lymphocytic leukemia
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like cance; leukocytes; malignant blood disease
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AM
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morning
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AMA
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American Medical Association
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AMD
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age-related macular degeneration
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eye related disease; reduction in vision, especially peripheral
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AMI
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Acute myocardial infarction
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heart attack; death of heart tissue due to a clot that locks blood flow
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amnio
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amniocentesis
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puncturing of amniotic sac
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AMP
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ampule
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completely sealed glas container ()contains sterile fluid
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amt
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amount
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AMY
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amylase
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anes
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anesthesia
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ANOVA
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analysis of variance
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AOM
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acute otitis media
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A and P
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auscultation and percussion
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APE
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acute psychotic episode
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cone
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concentrated
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CP
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CPK--> CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE ~ diagnostic blod test that detects problem of rhabnomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue; major side effect). High CPK level can detect this S.E. of the statin drug
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CPmax
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peak serum concentration
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CPmin
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Trough serum concentration
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CPPB
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Continuous Postive Pressure Breathing
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CPPV
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Continuous Postive Pressure Ventilation
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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CPT
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Curren Procedural Terminology
~ more for certain codes that health care providers use to get remimbursed for service. Chest Physiotherapy |
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Cr
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Creatine
( indication of kidney function ) |
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crit
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hematocrit
( pack cell volume, indication of RBC(red blood cells) counted ) |
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CS
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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
coronary scelerosis; central supply; clinical stage; conjunctiva-sclera; consciousness; cat scratch |
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C sect
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Cesarean Section (surgical intervention to get baby)
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (fluid n spine)
Colony-Stimulating factor (biotech term) |
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CT scan
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Also referred to as CAT Scan
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COMPUTED AXIAL TOMOGRAHY
- more advanced than x-ray - older than MRI and PSCAN - advanced radiologic imaging , diagnostic technique |
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CV
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Cardiovascular
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular accident
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CVS
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Consumer Value Stores
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day
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