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Term
OH
Definition
Occupational History
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PR
Definition
Per rectum
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BRP
Definition
Bathroom privileges
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PACU
Definition
Postanaesthetic recovery unit
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D/C
Definition
Discontinue or discharge
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PH
Definition
Past History
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Sig:
Definition
Instructions to patients
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R/O
Definition
Rule Out
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L&W
Definition
Living and well
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AU
Definition
Both ears
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VS
Definition
Vital Signs
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ROS
Definition
Review of systems
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OD
Definition
Right Eye
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Tx
Definition
Treatment or traction
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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Ad lib
Definition
As desired
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VS q h x 4 h, then q 2 h
Definition
Vital stats every hr for 4 hrs then every 2 hrs
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nephrosis
Definition
Degenerative condition of the kidney
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nephrotomy
Definition
Inscision to the kidney
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nephrorrhaphy
Definition
Suture of the kidney
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nephrectomy
Definition
Removal of the kidney
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nephrolithotomy
Definition
Incision into the kidney for the removal of stones
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Uthrethral stenosis
Definition
Narrowed condition of the urethra
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Definition
Procedure for the disintegration of kidney stones
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Suprapubic catheter
Definition
Indwelling catheter inserted into the bladder through an abdominal incision above the pubic bone
Term
resectoscope
Definition
Specialized endoscope to remove lesions from the bladder, prostate gland, and urethra
Term
Kegel exercises
Definition
Strengthens muscles of the pelvic floor to maintain proper organ placement and retain urine
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Occult blood
Definition
Hidden blood
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cystometrogram
Definition
A record that measures urinary volume, bladder pressure and capacity
Term
Peritoneal dialysis
Definition
Method of replacing the functions of the kidneys to removing impurities from the blood using the peritoneum as a filter
Term
Scout film
Definition
Plain x-ray taken to detect obvious pathology before further imaging
Term
cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bladder
Term
incontinence
Definition
Involuntary discharge of urine or feces
Term
enuresis
Definition
Involuntary discharge of urine
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Nocturnal enuresis
Definition
Bed wetting during sleep
Term
hydronephrosis
Definition
Dilation and pooling of urine in the kidney caused by obstruction of outflow of urine
Term
Adult polycystic kidney disease
Definition
inherited condition of multiple cysts that gradually form in the kidney in adult life
Term
nocturia
Definition
Urinating at night
Term
oliguria
Definition
Scanty urination
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dysuria
Definition
Painful urination
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ketonuria
Definition
Presence of ketone bodies in the urine
Term
hematuria
Definition
Presence of blood in the urine
Term
pyuria
Definition
Presence of pus (white cells/infection) in the urine
Term
Uremia
Definition
azotemia, Excess urea/nitro wastes in blood as a result of kidney failure
Term
Nitrite
Definition
bacteriuria, Test for Presence of bacteria in urine
Term
foley
Definition
Catheter
Term
leucorrhea
Definition
White vaginal discharge
Term
CPD
Definition
Condition when baby’s head is too big for the birth canal
Term
polythelia
Definition
Presence of more than one nipple on the breast
Term
chlamydia
Definition
Most common bacterial STD in North America
Term
LEEP
Definition
Excisional biopsy (Bx)
Term
dyspareunia
Definition
Painful intercourse
Term
colporrhaphy
Definition
Surgical removal of a cystocele
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PID
Definition
Inflammation of entire female pelvic cavity
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Retroflexion
Definition
Backward bend of the uterus
Term
Condylomata
Definition
Genital warts
Term
Para 2
Definition
Woman who has given birth twice
Term
Prolapse
Definition
Descent of the uterus from its normal position
Term
Cystocele
Definition
Pouching of the bladder into the vagina
Term
Gravida
Definition
A pregnant woman
Term
Rectocele
Definition
Protrusion of the rectum into the vagina
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Eclampsia
Definition
Toxemia of pregnancy
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CIN 2
Definition
Cervical dysplasia
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Primipara
Definition
First delivery
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Anteflexion
Definition
Forward bend of the uterus
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CIS
Definition
cancer
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