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Term
-centesis
 Definition
puncture
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
excision, removal
Term
-stomy
 Definition
forming an opening (mouth)
Term
-tome
 Definition
instrument to cut
Term
-tomy
 Definition
incision, cut into
Term
-desis
 Definition
binding, fixation (of a bone, joint)
Term
-pexy
 Definition
suspension, fixation (of organ)
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture
Term
-plasty
 Definition
surgical repair
Term
-clasis
 Definition
break, fracture
Term
-lysis
 Definition
separation, destruction, loosening
Term
-tripsy
 Definition
crushing
Term
-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-dynia
 Definition
pain
Term
-cele
 Definition
hernia, swelling
Term
-ectasis
 Definition
dilation, expansion
Term
-emesis
 Definition
vomiting
Term
-emia
 Definition
blood condition
Term
-gen, -genesis
 Definition
forming, producing, origin
Term
-gram
 Definition
record, a writing
Term
-graph
 Definition
instrument
Term
-graphy
 Definition
process of recording
Term
-iasis
 Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-lith
 Definition
stone, calculus
Term
-logist
 Definition
specialist in the study of
Term
-malacia
 Definition
softening
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
Term
-meter
 Definition
instrument for recording
Term
-metry
 Definition
act of measuring
Term
-oid
 Definition
resembling
Term
-osis
 Definition
abnormal condition, increase
Term
-para
 Definition
to bear (prefix too)
Term
-paresis
 Definition
partial paralysis
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
-penia
 Definition
decrease, deficiency
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
speech
Term
-philia
 Definition
attraction to
Term
-plasia
 Definition
formation, growth
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis, stroke
Term
-poiesis
 Definition
formation, production
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
prolapse
Term
-rrhage or -rrhagia
 Definition
bursting forth
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
discharge, flow
Term
-rrhexis
 Definition
rupture
Term
-scope
 Definition
instrument to view
Term
-scopy
 Definition
visual examination
Term
-spasm
 Definition
involuntary contraction
Term
-stasis
 Definition
standing still
Term
-stenosis
 Definition
narrowing, stricture
Term
-toxic
 Definition
poison
Term
-trophy
 Definition
development, nourishment
Term
-stenosis
 Definition
narrowing, stricture
Term
-toxic
 Definition
poison
Term
-trophy
 Definition
development, nourishment
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth (per)
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
OM
 Definition
every morning
Term
ON
 Definition
every night
Term
BID
 Definition
2x day
Term
TID
 Definition
3x day
Term
QID
 Definition
4x day
Term
PC
 Definition
after food
Term
PR
 Definition
by rectum
Term
PV
 Definition
by vagina
Term
TW
 Definition
twice a week
Term
Q
 Definition
each
Term
Q4H
 Definition
every 4 hours
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
QH
 Definition
every hour
Term
QL
 Definition
as much as you like
Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACLS
 Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
ADR
 Definition
adverse drug reaction
Term
AED
 Definition
automated external defibrillator
Term
AKA
 Definition
above the knee amputation
Term
ALD
 Definition
alcoholic liver disease
Term
AMI
 Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
AODM
 Definition
adult-onset diabetes mellitus (type 2)
Term
ARDS
 Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARVC
 Definition
arrhythmogenic r.v. cardiomyopathy
Term
ARVD
 Definition
arrhythmogenic r.v. dysplasia
Term
ASCAD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Term
ASH, ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease)
Term
BAC
 Definition
blood alcohol content
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
BBB L
 Definition
l. bundle branch block
Term
BBB R
 Definition
r. bundle branch block
Term
BMD
 Definition
bone mineral density
Term
BPAD
 Definition
bipolar affective disorder
Term
BRCA 1
 Definition
breast cancer 1 (human gene and protein)
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Term
CAPD
 Definition
central auditory processing disorder
Term
CAPD
 Definition
continuous ambulary peritoneal dialysis
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CIS
 Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
CKD
 Definition
chronic kidney disease
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CRNS
 Definition
certified registered nurse anesthetist
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVP
 Definition
central venous pressure
Term
C & S
 Definition
culture & sensitivity
Term
DBS
 Definition
deep brain stimulation
Term
DEXA
 Definition
dual energy x-ray absorptionmetry
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DTA
 Definition
descending thoracic aorta
Term
DTP
 Definition
diphtheria tetanus pertussis
Term
ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECHO
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EDD
 Definition
estimated date of delivery
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
EOMI
 Definition
extraocular movements intact
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ESWL
 Definition
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethanol
Term
EVAR
 Definition
endovascular aneurysm repair
Term
FBG
 Definition
fasting blood glucose
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FFP
 Definition
fresh frozen plasma
Term
FHR
 Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FNA
 Definition
fine needle aspiration biopsy
Term
FNAC
 Definition
fine needle aspiration cytology
Term
FOBT
 Definition
fecal occult blood test
Term
FROM
 Definition
full range of motion
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GHFR
 Definition
growth hormone releasing factor
Term
GRAV I
 Definition
first pregnancy
Term
HBP
 Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HBsAg
 Definition
hepatitis B surface antigen
Term
HCT
 Definition
hematopoietic cell transplantation
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
Hib
 Definition
haemophilus influenzae B
Term
HOCM
 Definition
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Term
HPOA
 Definition
hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy
Term
HSG
 Definition
hysterosalpingogram
Term
HTLV
 Definition
human t-lymphotropic virus
Term
HVLT
 Definition
high-velocity lead therapy
Term
H & M
 Definition
hematemesis and melena
Term
IABP
 Definition
intra-aortic ballon pump
Term
ICCU
 Definition
intensive cardiac care unit
Term
ICDS
 Definition
integrated child dev. services program
Term
IDC
 Definition
indwelling catheter
Term
Ig
 Definition
immunoglobulin
Term
IgA, D, E, G, M
 Definition
immunoglobulin A, D, E, G, M
Term
IHD
 Definition
ischemic heart disease
Term
IHSS
 Definition
idiopathic hypertropic subaortic stenosis
Term
IOL
 Definition
induction of labor
Term
IOP
 Definition
intraocular pressure
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IPPV
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure ventilation
Term
IRDM
 Definition
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
Term
ITP
 Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
ITP
 Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
IUFD
 Definition
intrauterine fetal demise
Term
IVC
 Definition
intravenous cholangiogram
Term
IVC
 Definition
inferior vena cava
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
JIA
 Definition
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular vein distension
Term
KS
 Definition
Kaposi's sarcoma
Term
L
 Definition
leukocytes (white blood cells
Term
LA
 Definition
lymphadenopathy
Term
LAD
 Definition
l. anterior descending-coronary artery
Term
LAD
 Definition
leukocyte adhesion deficiency
Term
LAD
 Definition
l. axis deviation-electrocardiogram
Term
LAD
 Definition
lymphadenopathy
Term
LARP
 Definition
l-anterior, r-posterior
Term
LBBB
 Definition
l. bundle branch block
Term
LBP
 Definition
low back pain
Term
LCA
 Definition
l. coronary artery
Term
LMCA
 Definition
l. main cornary artery
Term
LTAC
 Definition
long-term acute care
Term
LVEDP
 Definition
l. ventricular end diastolic pressure
Term
LVEF
 Definition
l. ventricular ejection fraction
Term
LVF
 Definition
l. ventricular failure
Term
LVOT
 Definition
l. ventricular outflow track
Term
MARSA
 Definition
methicillin & aminoglycoside-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
MCP
 Definition
metacarpophalangeal joint
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
M & M
 Definition
morbidity & mortality
Term
NCS
 Definition
nerve conduxn study
Term
NCT
 Definition
nerve conduxn test
Term
NEC
 Definition
not elsewhere classified
Term
NES
 Definition
not esewhere specified
Term
NHL
 Definition
non-hodgkin lymphoma
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intesive care unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)
Term
NKA
 Definition
no know allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NREM
 Definition
non-rapid eye movt
Term
NSAID
 Definition
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NVD
 Definition
normal vag delivery
Term
NVD
 Definition
nausea, vomit, diarrhea
Term
NVDC
 Definition
nausea, vomit, diarrhea, constipatn
Term
N & V
 Definition
nausea & vomit
Term
OCPD
 Definition
obsessiv compulsiv personality disordr
Term
OGTT
 Definition
oral glucose tolerance test
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduxn internal fixation
Term
ORSA
 Definition
oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
OSHA
 Definition
occupational safety & health admin.
Term
OTPP
 Definition
oriented to time place, person
Term
PAD
 Definition
peripheral artery disease
Term
PAOD
 Definition
peripheral artery occulsive disease
Term
PARA I
 Definition
woman w one child
Term
PCL
 Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positiv end expiratory pressur
Term
PEFR
 Definition
peak expiratory flow rate
Term
PERRL
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactiv 2 lite
Term
PERLA
 Definition
pupils equal & reactiv 2 lite & acomodatn
Term
PET
 Definition
positron-emision tomography
Term
PFT
 Definition
pumonary funxn test
Term
PHTLS
 Definition
prehospital trauma life support
Term
PICC
 Definition
peripherally inserted central catheter
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflam. disease
Term
PKD
 Definition
polycystic kidney disease
Term
PMB
 Definition
post-menopausal bleed
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal noturnal dyspnea
Term
PPCS
 Definition
prolonged post-concusion syndrome
Term
PPD
 Definition
postpartum depressn.
Term
PPD
 Definition
purified protein derivativ or mantoux test
Term
PPROM
 Definition
preterm premature rupture of membranes
Term
PTA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutan. translum. coronary angioplast
Term
PTHC
 Definition
percutane. trashepatic cholangiograph
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial throboplastin time
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PUVA
 Definition
psoralen UV A
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
PVS
 Definition
pulmonary valve stenosis
Term
PVS
 Definition
persistent vegetative state
Term
PBBB
 Definition
r. bundle branch block
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell/count
Term
RHD
 Definition
rheumatoid heart disease
Term
RNV
 Definition
radionuclear ventriculography
Term
RPG
 Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
RR
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate & rhythm
Term
RUG
 Definition
retrograde urethrogram
Term
RVAD
 Definition
r.v. assist device
Term
RVF
 Definition
r.v. failure
Term
RVH
 Definition
r.v. hypertrophy
Term
RVT
 Definition
renal vein thrombosis
Term
SAB
 Definition
spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
Term
SDH
 Definition
subdermal hematoma
Term
SGC/SG catheter
 Definition
swan-ganz catheter
Term
SI
 Definition
suicidal ideation
Term
SI
 Definition
sacroiliacal (SI joint)
Term
SICU
 Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
SMV
 Definition
superior mesenteric vein
Term
SOAP
 Definition
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Term
SPECT
 Definition
single photon emission computed tomography
Term
STAT
 Definition
immediately
Term
SVD
 Definition
spontaneous vaginal delivery
Term
SXA
 Definition
single energy x-ray absorptiometer
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TEE
 Definition
transesophageal echocardiogram
Term
TENS
 Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
Term
THR
 Definition
total hip replace
Term
TIG
 Definition
tetanus immune globulin
Term
TKR
 Definition
total knee replace
Term
TR
 Definition
tricuspid regurgitation
Term
TRAM
 Definition
transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
T & A
 Definition
tonsilectomy w adenoidectomy
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infexn
Term
URTI
 Definition
upper resp. tract infexn
Term
VAD
 Definition
ventricular assist device/venous access device
Term
VCUG
 Definition
voiding cysourethrogram
Term
VDRF
 Definition
ventilator dependent resp. fail
Term
VDRL
 Definition
veneral deiseases research lab
Term
VLDL
 Definition
very low density lipoprotein
Term
VRSA
 Definition
vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Term
WDWN
 Definition
well dev well nourish
Term
WNL
 Definition
w/in normal limit
Term
WTD
 Definition
wet 2 dry
Term
superior (cranial)
 Definition
above
Term
inferior (caudal)
 Definition
below
Term
anterior (ventral)
 Definition
at front of body
Term
posterior (dorsal)
 Definition
toward back of body
Term
medial
 Definition
midline of body
Term
lateral
 Definition
away from midline of body
Term
intermediate
 Definition
between medial and lateral parts
Term
trunk cavities diaphragm mediastinum
 Definition
(divides thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, (thoracic cavity minus lungs)
Term
ventral body cavity membranes
 Definition
parietal serosa, visceral serosa, serious fluid
Term
oral and digestiv cavities
 Definition
mouth, digestive system
Term
nasal cavity
 Definition
w/in and posterior to nose
Term
synovial
 Definition
joint cavity
Term
abdominal quadrants
 Definition
rt uppper, rt lower, lt uppper, lt lower
Term
abdominal regions
 Definition
rt, lt hypochondriac regions, rt, lt lumbar regions, rt, lt iliac regions, epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric
Term
dorsal cavity
 Definition
nervious system - 2 divisions; cranial cavity, vertebral cavity
Term
ventral cavity
 Definition
internal organs (viscera), thoracic and abdominopelvic
Term
pelvic cavity
 Definition
reproductive, rectum, bladder
Term
oblique plane
 Definition
not a right angle
Term
longitudinal
 Definition
cut across length of organ
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