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Brief Medical Vocab Review
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12/29/2010

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Term
AAA
Definition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Term
Abd
Definition
Abdomen
Term
Accessory Muscle Use
Definition
Using neck muscles as you struggle to breath
Term
Adenopathy
Definition
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Term
Adnexa
Definition
Ovaries and fallopian tubes
Term
AED
Definition
Automatic External Defibrillator
Term
Afebrile
Definition
Without fever
Term
Albuterol
Definition
Rx to relieve asthma
Term
ALOC
Definition
Altered Level of Consciousness
Term
Amoxicillin
Definition
Antibiotic for kids
Term
AMS
Definition
Altered Mental Status
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Abnormal widening of blood vessel
Term
Angina
Definition
Chest pain due to lack of blood flow to heart
Term
Angioplasty
Definition
Dilator inserted into artery - opened for stent placement
Term
Anion Gap
Definition
Blood test to measure acid in the blood
Term
Anisocoria
Definition
Unequal pupil size
Term
Arthralgia
Definition
Joint pain w/o swelling
Term
Articulation
Definition
Connection between bones
Term
ASA
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Atelectasis
Definition
Partial collapse of airways in the lungs
Term
Augmentin
Definition
Antibiotic for ears
Term
Avulsion
Definition
Forcible tearing away of structure
Term
Axilla
Definition
Underarm
Term
Azithromycin
Definition
Antibiotic for lung infection
Term
BID
Definition
Rx: Twice per day
Term
BLE
Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Term
Bradycardia
Definition
Slow heart rhythm
Term
Bradypnea
Definition
Slow breathing
Term
Brudzinski's Sign
Definition
Sign of meningitis
Term
Bruit
Definition
Sound indicating narrowing of vessel
Term
BUE
Definition
Bilateral Upper Extremeties
Term
C/o
Definition
Complains of...
Term
C/w
Definition
Consistent with...
Term
CA
Definition
Cancer
Term
CABS
Definition
Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease
Term
Cardiac Catherization (Angiogram)
Definition
Catheter passed through artery to evaluate blood flow
Term
Cardiomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the heart
Term
Carotid Bruit
Definition
Noise from the carotid arter
Term
Cellulitis
Definition
Infection of the skin
Term
Cerumen
Definition
Earwax
Term
Cholecystectomy
(Cholecystitis)
Definition
Removal of gallbladder
(Inflammation of gallbladder)
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
Gallstones formed in the gallbladder
Term
Cipro
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver
Term
Clubbing
Definition
Swelling of nail bed
Term
CMT
Definition
Cervical Motion Tenderness
Term
Colectomy
Definition
Removal of part/all of large intestine
Term
Colostomy
Definition
Procedure that creates opening between the colon and abdomen
Term
Conjunctiva
Definition
White part of eye
Term
COPD
Definition
Emphysema - Shortness of breath
Term
CVA Tenderness
Definition
Costovetebral Angle Tenderness - Tenderness at lower rib
Term
CP
Definition
Chest Pain
Term
Creatinine
Definition
Blood test measuring kidney function
Term
Crepitus
Definition
Crackling bones
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebral Vascular Accident/Stroke - Brain death due to loss of blood supply
Term
Cyanosis/Cyanotic
Definition
Blue skin due to lack of oxygen
Term
D&C
Definition
Dilation and curettage
Term
D5W
Definition
IV solution of 5% sugar
Term
DDD
Definition
Degenerative Disk Disease
Term
Debridement
Definition
Cleaning of a wound
Term
Decubitus
Definition
Pressure soar on skin
Term
Daphoresis
Definition
Perspiration
Term
Dilaudid
Definition
IV narcotic
Term
Diltiazem
Definition
Rx to slow heart rate
Term
DJD
Definition
Degenerative Joint Disease
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetes Ketoacidosis
Term
Dopamine
Definition
Rx to raise BP
Term
Dullness of Percussion
Definition
Solid mass under area being tapped
Term
DVT
Definition
Deep Venous Thrombosis - Clot in deep vein of arm or leg
Term
Dysmenorrhea
Definition
Painful menstruation
Term
Dyspareunia
Definition
Painful intercourse
Term
Dyspepsia
Definition
Indigestion
Term
Ecchymosis
Definition
Bruising
Term
EF
Definition
Ejection Fraction
Term
EGD
Definition
Upper Endoscopy
Term
EMS
Definition
Emergency Medical Services
Term
EOMI
Definition
Extraocular Movements Intact
Term
Exopthalmus
Definition
Bulging eyes - from thyroid disease
Term
FHR
Definition
Fetal HR
Term
FHT
Definition
Fetal heart tones
Term
Friction Rub
Definition
Abnormal heart/lung sound
Term
Funduscopic
Definition
Exam of back of eye
Term
GPA
Definition
Grava Para Abortions - Spontaneous live births
Term
Gallop
Definition
Extra heart sound
Term
GCS
Definition
Glasow Coma Scale
Term
GIB
Definition
Gastrointestinal bleed
Term
Gravid
Definition
Pregnant
Term
GSW
Definition
Gun Shot Wound
Term
Guarding
Definition
Involuntary tightening of stomach muscles
Term
HCTZ
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
Term
Hemangioma
Definition
Tumor with blood vessels
Term
Hematemesis
Definition
Vomiting blood
Term
Hematochezia
Definition
Blood in the stool
Term
Hematoma
Definition
Blood in an organ or tissue
Term
Hematuria
Definition
Blood in urine
Term
Hemiparesis
Definition
Weakness on one half of the body
Term
Hemiplegia
Definition
Paralysis on one half of the body
Term
Hemoptysis
Definition
Coughing up blood
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
Blood in chest cavity
Term
Hepatomegaly
Definition
Englarged liver
Term
Hepatosplenomegaly
Definition
Englarged liver and spleen
Term
HH
Definition
Hiatal Hernia
Term
Hyperlipidemia
Definition
Elevated cholesterol in the blood
Term
Hysterectomy
Definition
Removal of uterus
Term
IBS
Definition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Term
ICH
Definition
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Term
Ileus
Definition
Bowel lacks normal contractions
Term
Induration
Definition
Hardened tissue
Term
Infarct
Definition
Tissue death due to lack of blood flow
Term
Inguinal
Definition
Groin Region
Term
Intervertebral Disc
Definition
Structure between vertebral bodies
Term
Ischemia
Definition
Temporary, localized lack of blood flow
Term
IUP
Definition
Intrauterine pregnancy
Term
IVC
Definition
Inferior vena cava
Term
Jaundice
Definition
Yellow discoloration of skin
Term
JVD
Definition
Jugular Vein Distention
Term
Keloid
Definition
Scar formation
Term
Kernig's Sign
Definition
Sign of meningitis
Term
Lacrimal
Definition
Tears
Term
LAFB
Definition
Left Anterior Fascicular Block
Term
LBBB
Definition
Left Bundle Branch Block
Term
Leukocyte Esterase
Definition
Test to detect infection in urine
Term
Lipase
Definition
Blood test to measure pancreas activity
Term
LLE
Definition
Left Lower Extremities
Term
LLQ
Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LVH
Definition
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Term
Lymphadenopathy
Definition
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Term
Lymphangitis
Definition
Infectioin in lymphatic system
Term
Macule
Definition
Small colored spot on skin
Term
Malaise
Definition
Generalized discomfort or weakness
Term
Malleolus
Definition
Projections on ankle joint
Term
Malocclusion
Definition
Teeth don't fit together
Term
Mandible
Definition
Jaw Bone
Term
Maxalt
Definition
Migraine RX
Term
Maxilla
Definition
Cheek
Term
MCA/MCC
Definition
Motorcycle Accident/Collision
Term
Melena
Definition
Black stool
Term
Meningismus
Definition
Stiff neck
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack
Term
MRA
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram
Term
MRSA/VRSA
Definition
Resistant bacteria
Term
MVA
Definition
Motor Vehicle Accident
Term
Myalgia
Definition
Muscle pain
Term
Nares
Definition
Nostrils
Term
Neuralgia
Definition
Sharp pain along a nerve
Term
Nitroglycerine
Definition
Rx: Dilates blood vessels, used for heart pain
Term
NL
Definition
Normal
Term
Norco
Definition
Rx: Oral narcotic, Vicodin
Term
Normal Saline
Definition
Equimolor to blood
Term
NSAID
Definition
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NSR
Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
NSVD
Definition
Normal Spontaneous Delivery
Term
NTG
Definition
Rx: Nitroglycerine
Term
Nystagmus
Definition
Involuntary rapid eye movement
Term
Occiput
Definition
Back part of skull
Term
Olecranon
Definition
Projection of ulna, forming point of elbow
Term
Oophorectomy
Definition
Removal of ovaries
Term
Organomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of spleen, liver, or kidneys
Term
Os
Definition
Mouth
Term
OTC
Definition
Over The Counter
Term
Pallor
Definition
Pale skin
Term
Palmar/Volar
Definition
Palm side of hand
Term
Paresthesia
Definition
Burning, tingling or numbness
Term
PAT
Definition
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Term
PE
Definition
Pulmonary Embolus - Clot in lung
Term
Pedal Edema
Definition
Water retention in foot/ankle
Term
Peritonsillar Abscess
Definition
Abscess behind the tonsil
Term
Petechia
Definition
Red Spot on skin caused by subcutaneous bleeding
Term
Plantar Flexion
Definition
Downward flexion of the foot
Term
PMD/PCP
Definition
Primary Doctor/Physician
Term
PMI Displaced Laterally
Definition
Sign of enlarged heart
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
Presence of air in chest cavity
Term
Dorsal
Definition
Back of body
Term
PRN
Definition
Rx: As needed
Term
Prolonged Expirations
Definition
Airway narrowing on expiration
Term
Prominent abdominal aortic pulsation
Definition
Possible AAA
Term
Prone
Definition
Face down
Term
PSVT
Definition
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Term
Purulent
Definition
Contains pus
Term
PVC
Definition
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Term
PVD
Definition
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Term
RA
Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
Rales
Definition
Clicking, rattling in the lungs on inhalation
Term
RBBB
Definition
Right Bundle Branch Block
Term
Rebound
Definition
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
Term
Retractions
Definition
Sucking between ribs during inspiration
Term
Rhinorrhea
Definition
Watery discharge from nose
Term
Rhonchi
Definition
Respiratory sound indicating the presence of thick fluid
Term
Rocephin
Definition
IV antibiotic
Term
Romberg's Sign
Definition
Falling to one's side with eyes closed
Term
RVR
Definition
Rapid Ventricular Response
Term
S/P
Definition
Status post
Term
SAB
Definition
Spontaneous Abortion
Term
SAH
Definition
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Term
SDH
Definition
Subdural Hemorrhage
Term
Sepsis
Definition
Toxins or microorganisms in the blood
Term
SNF
Definition
Skilled Nursing Facility
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Splenectomy
Definition
Removal of spleen
Term
Splenomegaly
Definition
Enlarged spleen
Term
Splinting
Definition
Not moving because of pain
Term
Sputum
Definition
Matter with saliva from the mouth
Term
Status Epilepticus
Definition
Continuous seizure activity
Term
Stellate
Definition
Star shaped
Term
Stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of passage
Term
Stridor
Definition
Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of upper airway
Term
Supine
Definition
Face up
Term
Supraventricular
Definition
Arising from the atrea
Term
SVT
Definition
Supraventricular tachycardia
Term
Syncope
Definition
Loss of consciousness
Term
T&A
Definition
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Term
TAB
Definition
Therapeutic Abortion
Term
Tachycardia
Definition
Fast heart beat
Term
Tachypnea
Definition
Rapid respiration
Term
TAH
Definition
Total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TC
Definition
Traffic collision
Term
TGA
Definition
Transient Global Amnesia
Term
TGN
Definition
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Term
Thoracotomy
Definition
Opening of chest cavity
Term
Thyromegaly
Definition
Enlarged thyroid
Term
TIA
Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack - Minor stroke
Term
Tinea
Definition
Superficial fungal infection on the skin
Term
Tinnitis
Definition
Ringing in the ears
Term
Tonsillectomy
Definition
Removal of the tonsils
Term
Torsion
Definition
Twisting of organ on its own axis (Ovary or Testicle)
Term
TPA
Definition
Tissue Plasminogen Activator - Rx that dissolves clots
Term
Troponin
Definition
Test to indicate recent heart attack
Term
TTP
Definition
Tenderness to Palpation
Term
Turgor
Definition
Distended or swollen
Term
TURP
Definition
Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Term
URI
Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
Urinary Retention
Definition
Large bladder due to obstruction
Term
Uticaria
Definition
Hives
Term
Vancomycin
Definition
Rx: IV antibiotic for skin infection
Term
Vertebral Point Tenderness
Definition
Tenderness over the spine
Term
Vestibulitis
Definition
Inflammation in inner ear causing dizziness
Term
VSS
Definition
Vital Signs Stable
Term
W/u
Definition
Work up
Term
Wheals
Definition
Edema on the skin
Term
Xopenex
Definition
Rx: Inhaled to relieve asthma
Term
Zofran
Definition
Rx: Anti-nausea
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