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Progressive
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Pertaining to the Advance of a Condition as Signs and Symptoms Increase in Severity
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Chronic
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A condition Developing Slowly and Persisting Over a period of Time
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Mortality
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The state of Being Subject to Death
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"Mortal"
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Supine
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Horizontal Recumbent: Lying Flat on the Back
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"On the Spine"
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Degeneration
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Gradual Deterioration of Normal Cells and body Function
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Capsule (cap)
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Sublingual- under the Tongue (SL)
Buccal- in the Cheek |
"Time Capsule/Release"
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Prone
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Lying Face Down & Flat
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Recumbent
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Lying Down
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Decubitus
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Lying Down; Especially In a Bed
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Prognosis
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Foreknowledge; Prediction of the Likely Outcome of a Disease Based on the General Health Status of the Patient along w/Knowledge of the Usual Course of the Disease- often noted in one word (e.g. Prognosis: Good)
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Exacerbation
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Increase in Severity of a disease w/Aggrevation of Symptoms
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Diagnosis
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Determination of the Presence Of a Disease Based On an evaluation of Symptoms, Signs & Test Findings (results)
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Range of Motion
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Total Motion Possible in a Joint, described by the terms related to body movements
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Degenerative Disease
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Any Disease in which there is Deterioration of Structure or Funciton set
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Syndrome
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A running together: Combo of Symptoms and Signs that Give a Distinct Clinical Picture indicting a Particular condition or Disease (e.g. menopausal syndrome)
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Generic Name (Drug)
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Official, Non-Proprietary name given to drug
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Other Delivery Systems
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Transdermal-
Absorption of drug Thru unbroken Skin |
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Dorsiflexion
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Bending of the Foot or the Toes Upward
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"Dorsal Fin"
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Abduction
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Movement Away from the body
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Rotation
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Circular Movement Around an Axis
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Eversion
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Turning Outward of Foot
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Supination
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Turning Upward or Forward of the Palmar surface (palm) or the Plantar surface (Sole)
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Noncontributory
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Not Involved in Bringing On the Condition or Result
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Sonography (U/S)
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Uses High Frequency Soundwaves to See Body Tissue, by Bouncing waves off Bodily Structures
Non-Ionizing Imaging |
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Parenteral
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By Injection
Intradermal (ID)- w/in Skin Intramuscular (IM)- w/in Muscle Intravenous (IV)- w/in Vein Subcutaneous (SC or SQ)- Under Skin |
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Prophylaxis
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A process or measure that Prevents Disease
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Proximal
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Toward the Beginning or Origin of a Structure
Closest to point of attachment of an extremity |
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Axis
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Line that Runs thru the Center of the Body or Body Part
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Computed Tomography (C/T)
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Uses a Scanner to examine body by taking a Series of Tomographic (Cross-Sectional) x-ray, in a full circle rotation;
makes a 3-D picture Ionizing |
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Trade or Brand Name (Drug)
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Manufacture's Name for a drug
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Pronation
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Turning Downward or Backward of the Palmar surface (Palm) or Plantar surface (Sole)
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Transverse Plane
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Horizontal division of the body into (Superior) Upper & (Inferior) Lower portion
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Anterior (A)
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Front of the Body
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Superior
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Situated Above Another Structure
Toward Head |
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Sequela
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A Disorder or condition usually Resulting from a Previous Disease or injury
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"Sequel"
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Implant
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A Drug Reservoir Imbedded in the Body to provide Continual Infusion of a Med
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dr
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Dram (1/8 ounce)
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Remission
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A Period in which Symptoms and Signs Stop
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OU
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Both Eyes
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Coronal or Frontal Plane
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Vertical division of body in Anterior (Front) & Posterior (Back) portions
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Idiopathic
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A Condition occuring w/out a Clearly Identified Cause
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Recurrent
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To occur again; Describes a Return or Symptoms and Signs After a Period of Rest
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Anatomical Position
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Standing Upright (Erect)
Facing Forward Feet Pointed Forward & Slightly Apart Arms at Sides Palms facing Forward |
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/a
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Before
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Non-Ionizing
Uses Magnetic Fields & Radio Frequency Waves to see body structures Signal alters body H atom, computer picks up energy and makes an image |
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Acute
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Sharp; having Severe Symptoms and a Short Course
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Radiography (x-ray)
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Small amount of Radiation Passing thru the Body to Expose a Sensitive Film
Ionizing |
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Nuclear Medicine Imaging
or Radionuclide Organ Imaging |
Uses Injected or Ingest Radioactive Isotope (w/Gamma rays)
Gamma camera detects gamma rays and makes image Detects Size, Shape, Location & Function Ionizing |
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Malaise
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A feeling of Unwillingness; often the First Indication of Illness
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/s
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Without
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cc
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Cubic Centimeter (1 cc = 1 ml)
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UCHD
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Usual Childhood Diseases
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Sig
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Label; Instructions for the Patient
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Adduction
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Movement Toward the Body
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Inversion
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Turning Inward (Foot)
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Plantar Flexion
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Bending of the Sole of the Foot by Curling the Toes Toward the Ground
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Morbidity
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Sick; A Disease state
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L
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Liter
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"Metric"
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Singular:
-y |
Plural
-ies |
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#
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Number (#2) or Pounds 150#
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q2h
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Every 2 hrs
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Day
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RRR
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Regular Rate and Rhythm
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ml, mL
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Milliliter [one-thousandth (0.001) of a liter]
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mm
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Millimeter [one-thousandth (0.001) of a meter]
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A & W
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Alive & Well
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per
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By or Through
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ac
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Before Meals
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Posterior (P)
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Back of Body
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Sagittal Plane
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Vertical division of body into Right & Left portions
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R
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Right, Respiration
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Etiology
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Study of the Cause of a Disease
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"-ology"
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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wa
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While Awake
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Distal
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Away from the Beginning or Origin of a Structure
Away from Attachment site |
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BP
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Blood Pressure
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qd
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Every Day
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Sign
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Something a medical provider can Observe and/or Measure
Objective evidence |
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L
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Left
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"Pt Care Abbreviation"
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NKA, NKDA
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No Known Allergy, No Known Drug Allergies
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y/o, y.o.
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Years Old
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Extension
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Straightening at the Joint so that the Angle Between the Bones is Increased
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fl. oz
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Fluid Ounce
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IMP
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Impression
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IP
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Inpatient
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hs
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Hour of Sleep; Bedtime
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qid
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4 times a day
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HPI, PI
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History of Present Illness, Present Illness
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Singular
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Plural
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OD
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Right Eye
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cm
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Centimeter (2.5 cm = 1 inch)
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q
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Every
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Singular
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Plural
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Singular
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Plural
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c/o
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Complains Of
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Marked
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Significant
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Singular
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Plural
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Lateral
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Toward the Side
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Febrile
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Relating to a Fever (Elevated Temp)
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AU
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Both Ears
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OS
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Left Eye
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VS
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Vital Signs
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CCU
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Coronary (Cardiac) Care Unit
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Unremarkable
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Not Significant or Worthy of Noting
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one-half
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(m)
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murmur
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Flexion
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Bending at the Joint so that the Angle Between the Bones is Decreased
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ROS, SR
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Review of System, System Review
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Systemic
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Relating to the Whole Body rather than only a part
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mg
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Milligram [one-thousandth (0.001) of a gram]
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WDWN
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Well-Developed & Well-Nourished
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R/O
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Rule Out
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ER
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Emergency Room
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OP
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Outpatient
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Pre-Op/Preop
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Pre-operative (before surgery)
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CP
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Chest Pain
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po
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By Mouth
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qh
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Every Hour
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PE, Px
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Physical Examination, Physical
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HEENT
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Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
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pm
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After Noon
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A
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Assessments
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amt
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Amount
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noc
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Night
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tid
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3 times a day
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aq
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Water
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Singular
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Plural
-aces |
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T
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Temperature
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Wt
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Weight
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lb or #
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Pound (16 ounces)
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gt
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Drop
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>
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Greater Than
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yr
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Year
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Singular
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Plural
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RTC
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Return to Clinic
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Post-op/postop
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Postoperative (after surgery)
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C
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Celsius, Centigrade
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/c
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With
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Tr
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Treatment
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Rx
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Prescription, Recipe
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PAR
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Post Anesthetic Recovery
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qns
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Quantity Not Sufficient
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F
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Fahrenheit
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PV
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Through Vagina (per vagina)
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PH, PMH
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Past History, Past Medical History
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Tx
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Treatment, Traction
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BRP
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Bathroom Priviledges
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ICU
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Intensive Care Unit
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<
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Less Than
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PR
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Through Rectum (per rectum)
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am
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Before Noon
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(B)
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Bilateral
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gtt
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Drops
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cu mm
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Cubic Millimeter (mm3)
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qod
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Every Other Day
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o-
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Lying
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/p
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after
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DC, D/C
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Discharge, Discontinue
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pt
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Patient
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h
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Hour
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Symptom
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Something a Patient Experiences and Expresses to medical providers
Subjective Information |
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Cream, Lotion, Ointment
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Topical
Applied to Surface of Skin |
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Benign
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Mild, Noncancerous
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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Ht
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Height
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Singular
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Plural
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Singular
-ix |
Plural
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qt
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Quart (32 ounces)
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qs
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Quantity Sufficient
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ad lib
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As Desired
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pp, pc
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After Meals
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Tablet (tab)
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Oral
By Mouth |
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PERRLA
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Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light and Accommendation
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NAD
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No Acute Distress
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ETOH
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Ethyl Alcohol
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AD
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Right Ear
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gr
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Grain
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oz
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Ounces
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Localized
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Limited to a Definite Area or Part
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FH
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Family History
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Sx
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Symptom
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S.O.A.P.
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Subjective
Objective Assessment Plan |
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CC
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Chief Complaint
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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STAT
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Immediately
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Singluar
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Plural
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L & W
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Living & Well
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x
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Times and For
[x 6 (six times) , x 2d (for 2 days)] |
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prn
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As Needed
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wk
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Week
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Chemical Name
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Assigned by the Lab that invented the drug
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H & P
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History & Physical
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Inferior
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Below Another Structure (Further Away from Head)
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Medial
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Toward the Middle (midline)
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Erect
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Normal Standing Position
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Fluid
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Inhalation
Inhaled thru Nose or Mouth by Aerosol or Nebulizer (spray or mist) |
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ECU
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Emergency Care Unit
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AS
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Left Ear
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NPO
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Nothing By Mouth
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I - X
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Roman Numerals
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OH
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Occupational History
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P
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Pulse
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SH
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Social History
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Suppository
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Vagina- Inserted in the Vagina [Through Vagina (PV)]
Rectal- Inserted in the Rectum [Through rectum (PR)] |
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OR
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Operating Room
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RTO
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Return to Office
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kg
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Kilogram (1000 g)
(2.2 pounds) |
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g, gm
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Gram
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bid
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2 times a day
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Coitus
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Intercourse
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