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Leah Mattson
Medical Terminology
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01/06/2017
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Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
tid
 Definition
Three times a day
Term
-edema
 Definition
Swelling
Term
prn
 Definition
As required/needed
Term
po
 Definition
Orally
Term
Anemia
 Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
Delirium
 Definition
A mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
Term
PT
 Definition
Physical Therapist
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Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Chronic disease of the heart muscle
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VO
 Definition
Verbal order
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prn
 Definition
"pro re nata" or use when necessary
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Dyspnea
 Definition
Difficult or labored breathing: shortness of breath
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ml
 Definition
Milliliter
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IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
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UA
 Definition
Urinalysis
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