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Andrea Danich
Medical Terminology
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08/12/2016

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Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living. Such as eating, bathing, walking, etc.
Term
CBC
Definition
A abbreviation for complete blood count.
Term
EKG
Definition
A abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a test that checks for problems relating to the heart.
Term
Delirium
Definition
Severe mental confusion of thinking and awareness in surroundings.
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Dementia
Definition
A decline in mental ability to affect daily life.
Term
PO
Definition
Abbreviation for by mouth.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Build up of fluid around the lungs.
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure.
Term
BM
Definition
Abbreviation for bowel movement.
Term
SOB
Definition
Abbreviation for shortness of breath.
Term
PRN
Definition
Abbreviation used for, as needed.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath.
Term
UTI
Definition
Abbreviation for urinary tract infection.
Term
UA
Definition
Abbreviation for urinalysis.
Term
NG Tube
Definition
Abbreviation for nasogastric tube used to suction stomach contents.
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OT
Definition
Abbreviation for occupational therapy.
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Ambulate
Definition
Walk.
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Lateral
Definition
Refers to the outer side of the body or the side of the body.
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Mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of a organ or a cavity.
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Bilateral
Definition
Refers to both sides of the body.
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