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Bee Vang
Medical Terminology
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11/10/2016

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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride salt
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delirium
Definition
sleeplessness and severe agitation and irritability
Term
RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram a test to check the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
edema
Definition
fluid that is trapped in body tissue.
Term
PA
Definition
physician assistant
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PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal and Responsive to Light
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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LOA
Definition
Lysis Of Adhesions
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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VO
Definition
Abbreviation for Vocal order
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PT
Definition
physiotherapy
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood from one person to another.
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pleural effusion
Definition
The build up of fluids between the lung and chest cavity.
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