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Adnexa |
Ovaries and Fallopian tubes |
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Amenorrhea |
Absence of monthly menstrual periods |
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Aneurysm |
Widening of blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissue |
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Aphagia |
Inability to swallow |
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Aphasia |
Inability to speak |
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Appendectomy |
Surgical removal of appendix |
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Arrhythmia |
Irregularity or loss of rhythm, usually of the heart |
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Artery |
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart (pulmonary artery is exception) |
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Arthralgia |
Pain in a joint |
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Asthma |
Inflammatory lung disease |
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Ataxia |
Failure of muscle coordination, such as staggering gait |
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Atelectasis |
A collapsed or airless condition of the lung |
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A-fib |
Irregularity of heart rhythm |
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Aural |
Pertaining to ear |
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Auricular |
Related to the auricle of the ear |
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Auscultation |
Listening for sounds within the body |
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Avulsion |
Forceful pulling away of a part or structure |
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Axilla |
Pertaining to the armpit |
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Benign |
Of no danger to health |
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Bruit |
A sound heard over an artery or vascular channel, reflecting turbulence of flow. |
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Buccal |
Pertaining to the cheek or mouth |
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Cachectic |
In a state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting |
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Cardiomegaly |
Enlargement of the heart |
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Caries |
Dental cavity |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue |
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Cerumen |
Ear wax |
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Cervical |
Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the inner uterus |
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Cholecystectomy |
Surgical removal of the gall bladder |
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Cholecystitis |
Inflammation of the gall bladder |
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Cholelithiasis |
Gallbladder calculi, gallstones |
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CHF |
Congestive heart failure - heart is weak and can no longer pump blood effectively |
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Conjunctiva |
Mucus membrane covering the eye and inside of eyelid |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary (relating to lungs) disease - chronic, advanced lung disease |
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Cornea |
Transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the eyeball and pupil |
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CABG |
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - AKA open heart surgery; taking a piece of skin from the leg and attaching a vein connecting the aorta to the coronary artery |
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Cardiac stents |
A tube inserted into the coronary artery to keep it open |
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Crepitance/Crepitus |
Crackling or grating sound, usually of the bones; any noise made from moving joints |
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Crackles |
Wet crackling noise in the lungs |
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Crohn’s Disease |
chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.
Bowell intestines |
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Cyanotic |
Bluish or slate-like color skin |
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Debridement |
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound |
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Deep vein thrombosis |
Blood clot in a deep vein, usually an extremity |
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Dermis |
Featured snippet from the web The dermis or corium is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the cutis) and subcutaneous tissues, that primarily consists of dense irregular connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain |
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Diaphoresis |
Excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration |
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Diplopia |
Double vision |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful menstruation |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty swallowing |
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Dysphasia |
Impairment of speech, difficulty speaking |
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Dyspnea |
Difficulty breathing |
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Dysuria |
Pain or burning with urination |
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Ecchymosis |
Bruising, discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding underneath |
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Edema |
Swelling of the tissue due to excessive fluid accumulation |
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Edentulous |
Lacking teeth |
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Effusion |
Escape of fluid into a part, as in pleural (relating to the thin covering that protects the lungs) cavity or joint |
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Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Epistaxis |
Nosebleed |
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Epididmymitis |
Inflammation of the epididymus (structure within scrotum attached to back side of testis) |
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Erythema |
Redness of skin |
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Exudates |
Production of pus or serum |
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Fluorescin |
Dye used in eye exam to look for corneal abnormalities |
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Fontanel |
Incomplete closure of the parietal (belonging to the wall) bones of a fetal or young skull |
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Fundus |
Bottom of a hollow organ |
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Gastritis |
Inflammation of the stomach |
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Gastroenteritis |
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - heartburn |
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Gingival |
Gums |
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Gravid |
Being pregnant |
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Gross |
Obvious, a lot (gross hematuria) |
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Hematemesis |
Vomiting blood |
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Hematochezia |
Blood in stool |
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Hematoma |
Swelling of blood in an organ or tissue |
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Hematuria |
Blood in urine |
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Hemoptysis |
Spitting up blood, blood stained sputum (matter expectorated from the respirate system composed of mucus and other things) |
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Hemorrhage |
Excessive or profuse bleeding |
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Hemorrhoids |
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding. |
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Hepatomegaly |
Enlargement of the liver |
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Hepatosplenomegaly |
Enlargement of the liver and spleen |
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Hyperlipidemia |
High cholesterol; abnormally high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood |
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Hypertension |
High blood pressure ( Systolic greater than 140 diastolic greater than 80) |
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Hypotension |
Low blood pressure (systolic BP lower than 100 diastolic lower than 60) |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Overproduction of thyroid |
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Hypothyroidism |
Lower production of thyroid |
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Hypovolemia |
Dehydration |
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Hypoxia |
Low oxygen levels in the blood |
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Hysterectomy |
Removal of the uterus |
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IBS |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - chronic GI irritability |
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Induration |
Area of hardened tissue |
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Infarct |
Necrotic (dying cells) area of tissue following cessation of blood supply |
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Inguinal |
Pertaining to the groin region |
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Ischemia |
Reduced blood flow |
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Kyphotic |
Forward rounding of the back-hunchback |
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Labyrinthitis |
Inflammation of the inner ear |
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Ligament |
Fibrous tissue binding bones together |
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Lingual |
Belonging to the tongue |
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Lithiasis |
Formulation of calculi (stones) |
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Lordosis |
Lumbar spine curves inward |
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Lymphadenopathy |
Enlargement of a lymph node |
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Macule |
flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 centimeter (cm) wide. |
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Malaise |
General discomfort or weakness, feeling poorly |
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Malleolus |
Projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones |
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Mastectomy |
Surgical excision of the breast |
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Melena |
Black, tarry stool |
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Meningitis |
Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain (can be viral or bacterial) |
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Metastasis |
Change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another |
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Myalgia |
Pain in a muscle |
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Myocardial infarction |
Heart attack |
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Nares |
Nostrils |
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Nephrectomy |
Surgical removal of kidney |
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Nystagmus |
Involuntary rapid eye movement |
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Occiput |
Back of the skull |
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Orthopnea |
Difficulty breathing while lying flat |
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Orthostatics |
Measures blood pressure and pulse lying, sitting, and standing |
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Pallor |
Pale skin |
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Palpable |
Able to be touched or easily perceived |
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Palpation |
To examine by touch |
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Palpitation |
Sensation of an irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart |
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Papules |
Small raised, tender bump on the skin. |
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Para |
Number of births a woman has had |
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Paresthesias |
Numbness of tingling |
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Petechiae |
Small red spots on skin |
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Phalanx |
Any one of the bones of the fingers or toes |
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Pharyngitis |
Inflammation of the pharynx (membrane lined cavity behind the nose and mouth connecting them to the esophagus) with pain in the throat |
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Photophobia |
Abnormal intolerance to light |
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Pleural effusion |
Collection of fluid in pleural space (thin fluid filled space between the tissues that line the lungs and chest) |
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Pneumonia |
Lung infection |
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Polyuria |
Excessive urination |
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Polydipsia |
Excessive thirst |
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Post-prandial |
After eating |
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Post-tussive |
After coughing |
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Pruritis |
Severe itching of the skin |
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Pulmonary embolus |
Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a traveling clot |
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Purulent |
consisting of, containing, or discharging pus. |
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Pyelonephritis |
Kidney disease; inflammation of kidney and pelvic area caused by UTI |
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Rale |
Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation |
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Renal |
Relating to kidneys |
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Rhinorrhea |
Runny nose |
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Rhonchi |
Rattling noise of mucous in the lungs |
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Sclera |
Dense, fibrous, opaque, white outer coat enclosing the eyeball |
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Sciatic |
Pertaining to the ischium (bones you sit on) or hip |
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Sepsis |
Presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in blood |
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Serous |
Serum-like substance |
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Sputum |
Mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from respiratory tract |
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Stenosis |
Narrowing of an opening or passage |
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STEMI |
real time ongoing death of heart tissue due to ischemia (inadequate blood supply) |
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Stridor |
High pitched respiratory sound; often heard while inhaling |
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Stroke |
Lack of blood flowing to their brain (ischemic Or hemorrhage) |
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Syncope |
Passing out, loss of consciousness |
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Tachycardia |
Abnormally rapid heartbeat (HR > 100bpm) |
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Tachypnea |
Abnormally rapid respirations |
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Tinnitus |
Ringing of the ears |
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Tragus |
Cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear |
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Trismus |
Contraction of the muscles of chewing, impaired mouth opening (lockjaw) |
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Tubal ligation |
“Tubes tied” |
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Urticaria |
Hives, either redder or paler than surrounding skin with itching |
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Vein |
Carries deoxygenated blood to the heart |
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Vertigo |
Dizziness with a spinning sensation |
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Wheeze |
Whistling sound resulting from airway narrowing |
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Abd |
Abdomen |
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Ab |
Abortion |
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ACL |
anterior cruciate ligament |
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AKA |
Above knee amputation |
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A&O |
Alert and oriented |
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AV |
Atrioventricular; referring to the atrium of ventricles of the heart or the area connecting them |
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BL |
Bilateral |
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BLE |
Bilateral lower extremity |
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BUE |
Bilateral upper extremities |
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BKA |
Below knee amputation |
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BM |
Bowel movement |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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BSA |
Body surface area (affected by burn) |
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CBD |
Common bile duct |
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CCE |
Clubbing (bulging fingertips/toes) , cyanosis (discoloring of skin due to lack of oxygenated blood) , or edema |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
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C-spine |
Cervical spine (neck) |
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CTA |
Clear to auscultation (lungs) - neither of the lungs are making any noise |
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CVA |
Costovertebral angle - refers to the angle between the 12th rib and the spinal cord |
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DIP |
Distal interphalangeal joint |
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DP |
Dorsalis pedis (where doctor feels for pulse in foot) |
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DTR |
Deep tendon reflexes |
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EF |
Ejection fraction (amount of blood pumped out of ventricles with each contraction) |
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ENT |
Ears nose throat |
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EOMI |
Extraocular movements intact |
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FA |
Forearm |
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FROM |
Full range of motion |
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G |
Gravid (pregnant) |
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GB |
Gallbladder |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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GU |
Genitourinary |
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HEENT |
Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
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HR |
Heart rate |
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ICD |
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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IUP |
Intrauterine pregnancy |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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LLE |
Lower left extremity |
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LLQ |
Lower left quadrant |
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LMP |
Last menstrual period |
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LNMP |
Last normal menstrual period |
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LSB |
Left sternal border |
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LUE |
Left upper extremity |
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LUQ |
Left upper quadrant (abdomen) |
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MCL |
Medial collateral ligament |
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MSK |
Musculoskeletal |
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NAD |
No acute distress or no acute disease |
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NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
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OD |
Overdose |
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P |
Para |
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PIP |
Proximal interphalangeal joint |
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PT |
Posterior tibial (pulse) |
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RLE |
Right lower extremity |
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RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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RUE |
Right upper extremity |
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RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
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RR |
Respiratory rate |
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SAb |
Spontaneous abortion |
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SI |
Sacroiliac joint |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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SQ |
Subcutaneous ( directly under the skin) |
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TAb |
Therapeutic abortion (D&C) ending pregnancy on purpose |
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THR |
Total hip replacement |
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TKA |
Total knee amputation |
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TM |
Tympanic membrane AKA eardrum |
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TMJ |
Temporomandibular joint (joins jawbone to skull) |
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TURP |
Trans-urethral resection of prostate (surgical and visual tool down the penis) |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
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AAA |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (enlargement of aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the heart; may be life threatening if it ruptures) |
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A-fib |
Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat AKA arrhythmia that can lead to more complications) |
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A-flutter |
Atrial flutter; A condition in which the heart's upper chambers (atria) beat too quickly.
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ALOC |
Altered level of consciousness |
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AMA |
Against medical advice |
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AMS |
Altered mental status |
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ASA |
Aspirin |
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BBB |
Can be RBBB or LBBB; bundle branch block (delay or blockage of electrical impulses to the heart) |
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BRB |
Bright red blood |
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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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CHF |
Congestive heart failure |
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CMT |
Cervical (cylinder shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and the uterus) motion tenderness (finding on pelvic exam) |
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CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CRF |
Chronic renal failure |
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C-section |
Caesarean section |
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CVA |
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
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DDD |
Degenerative disc disease |
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DJD |
Degenerative joint disease |
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DKA |
Diabetic ketoacidosis |
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DM |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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DOE |
Dyspnea on exertion- feeling SOB on exertion |
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DVT |
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in an extremity) |
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FB |
Foreign body |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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GSW |
Gunshot wound |
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HA |
Headache |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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IBS |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
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IDDM |
Insulin dependent diabetes Mellitus |
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IUD |
Intrauterine device |
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IVDA |
IV drug abuse |
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JVD |
Jugular vein distention |
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MI |
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart |
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MR |
Mental retardation |
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MRSA |
Methicillin resistant staph aureus |
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NIDDM |
Non insulin dependent diabetes Mellitus |
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OM |
Otitis media |
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PE |
Pulmonary embolism |
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PEA |
Pulseless electrical activity |
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PID |
Pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PNA |
Pneumonia |
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PUD |
Peptic ulcer disease |
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PVD |
Peripheral vascular disease |
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PTX |
Pneumothorax |
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SBO |
Small bowel obstruction |
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STEMI |
ST elevation MI |
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SVT |
Supraventricular tachycardia |
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TIA |
Transient ischemic attack (mini stroke) |
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URI |
Upper respiratory tract infection |
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V-fib |
Ventricular fibrillation |
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ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
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BB |
Backboard |
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BMP |
Basic metabolic profile |
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BNP |
B-type natriuretic peptide |
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BUN |
Blood urea nitrogen |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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CC |
Cervical collar |
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CMP |
Complete metabolic profile |
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CPK |
Creatinine phosphokinase |
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CT |
Computerized tomography scan |
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CXR |
Chest X-ray |
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D&C |
Dilation and curettage (tool used to expand vaginal canal) |
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EPI |
Epinephrine |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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ET |
Endotracheal |
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FHR/FHT |
Fetal heart rate/fetal heart tones |
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H & H |
Hemoglobin and hematocrit (ratio of RBC to total volume of blood) |
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HGB |
Hemoglobin |
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HCT |
Hematocrit |
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hCG |
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (Hormone produces by placenta after implantation) |
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HHN |
Handheld nebulizer (delivers moisture and medicine to air passages) |
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I&D |
Incision and Drainage |
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I & O |
Intake and output |
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IVF |
Intravenous fluids |
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LFTs |
Liver function tests |
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LP |
Lumbar puncture |
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MDI |
Metered dose inhaler |
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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
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NC |
Nasal cannula (thing old people put in their nose) |
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NGT |
Nasogastric tube |
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NPO |
Nothing per os (nothing by mouth) |
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NS |
Normal saline |
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NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
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PCN |
Penicillin |
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PEG Tube |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
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PICC |
Percutaneous intravenous central catheter line |
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PR |
Per rectum |
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PT/PTT |
Protime/partial thromboplastin time (Test to measure people’s ability to form blood clots) |
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Pulse ox |
Measures blood oxygenation (Sp02) |
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SL |
Sublingual |
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TD |
Tetanus diphtheria |
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VS |
Vital signs |
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VSS |
Vital signs stable |
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Abx |
Antibiotics |
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ACLS |
Advanced cardiac life support |
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ALS |
Advanced life support |
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BCP |
Birth control pill |
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BPM |
Beats per minute |
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C/o |
Complaint of |
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C/w |
Consistent with |
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Cx |
Culture |
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DOA |
Dead on arrival |
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D/C |
Discharge |
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Dz |
Disease |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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H&P |
History and physical |
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ICU |
Intensive Care Unit |
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MVA |
Motor vehicle accident |
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MVC |
Motor vehicle collision |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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NSAIDS |
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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OOT |
Out of town |
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o/w |
Otherwise |
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PCP |
Primary Care Physician |
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PMD |
Primary medical doctor |
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PCU |
Progressive care unit |
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PTA |
Prior to arrival |
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Sxs |
Symptoms |
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TDO |
Temporary detaining order |
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UTD |
Up to date |
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Lidocaine, Marcaine, LET |
Anesthetics |
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Amoxicillin, augmentin, avelox, bactrim, bacitracin, biaxin, ceftin, cefzil, cipro, doxycycline, erythromycin, gentamicin, keflex, levaquin, macrobid, penicillin, pen vk, rocephin, unasyn, vancomycin, zithromax, zosyn |
Antibiotics |
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Ibuprofen, Motrin, naproxen, toradol |
Anti-inflammatories |
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Nexium, pepcid, prevacid, prilosec, protonix, zantac |
Anti-reflux |
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Antivert (Meclizine), zofran, phenergan, compazine, reglan |
Anti-vertigos |
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Albuterol, atrovent, singulair, xopenex |
Asthma/SOB |
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Glucagon, glucophage (metformin), glucotrol (glipizide), glucovance (glyburide/metformin), glyburide, humalog, humulin, insulin, lantus |
Diabetic |
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Flexeril, Valium, soma, zanaflex |
Muscle relaxants |
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Allopurinol, colchicine, indocin |
Gout Medicine |
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Demerol, dilaudid, morphine, Norco, oxycontin, percocet, tylenol #3, Vicodin |
Narcotics |
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Atvian, Demerol, Fentanyl, morphine, propofol, Valium, versed |
Pain control/sedation |
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Albuterol, atrovent, advair, combivent, pulmicort, singulair, spiriva, xopenex |
Pulmonary Meds |
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Jaundiced |
Yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes/eyes |
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Cachectic |
General ill health with emaciation |
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Hemotympanum |
Blood behind the TM |
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Mucosal edema |
Swelling of the nasal mucosal surface |
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Septal deviation |
Displacement of the nasal septum |
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Septal hematoma |
Bruising or bleeding in the septum (divider between nostrils) Hematoma (swelling filled with blood) |
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Oropharyngeal exudate |
“White spots” or pus, indicator of inflammation |
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Post oropharyngeal edema |
Throat swelling |
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Post oropharyngeal erythema |
Redness to back of the throat |
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Chemosis |
Swelling of the conjunctiva |
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Hordeolum |
Stye |
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Scleral icterus |
Yellowing of the sclera |
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Conjunctival injection |
Pink eye |
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Conjunctival hemorrhage |
Burst blood vessel in the eye |
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EOMI |
Extraocular movements intact |
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Nystagmus |
Rapid involuntary eye movements |
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PERRL |
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light |
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Papilledema |
Optic disc swelling caused by increased intracranial pressure |
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Corneal abrasion |
Scratched cornea |
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Hyphema |
Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye |
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Fluorescin exam |
Used to r/o corneal abrasion/foreign body |
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Carotid Bruit |
Turbulent blood flow heard from the auscultation of the carotid artery, indicates narrowing of the carotid artery |
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JVD |
Jugular venous distention = indicator of CHF |
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Thyromegaly |
Enlarged thyroid |
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Supple |
Free moving, full ROM |
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Meningismus |
Stiff neck |
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Apnea |
Cessation of breathing |
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Bruit |
The sound blood makes as it rushes past an obstruction |
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Ascites |
Abdominal swelling caused by accumulation of fluid, most often related to liver disease. |
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Fluid wave |
Indicates ascites |
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Guarding |
Tending of the abd wall muscles with application of pressure |
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Rebound |
Pain upon removal of pressure rather than application of pressure |
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CVA tenderness |
Tenderness at the costovertebral angle |
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Hepatosplenomegaly |
Enlargement of the liver and spleen |
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Psoas sign |
Pain with external rotation of right hip |
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Hemiparesis |
Weakness of one side of the body |
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Hemiplegia |
Paralysis of one side of the body |
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Aphasia |
Without speech |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty swallowing |
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Clonus |
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations |
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Petechiae |
Pinpoint, round spots on the skin resulting from bleeding under the skin |
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Cyanosis |
Blue or purple coloration of the skin due to the tissues near the skin surface having low oxygen saturation |
