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level: Medical Terms 4

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level questions: Medical Terms 4

QuestionAnswer
uro-; urin-; uriaUrinary system
varic-Veins
vascul-Blood vessel
viscer-Internal
xanth-;xanthoYellow
a with line on topBefore
A&OAlert and Oriented
ACBefore meal
abductionMovement away from midline
ADLActivities of daily living
ad-libAs desired/ as able
a-fibAtrial fibrillation
AKAAbove knee amputation
AmbAmbulate
ambulateWalk
ambulationThe act of walking
anginaChest pain
aphasicImpairment in language
apptAppointment
AROMActive range of motion
aspirationLiquid/food in airway
atelectasisLack of gas exchange in lung
bed restPatient is to remain in bed
BID/bidTwice per day
BKABelow knee amputation
BMBowel movement
BPBlood pressure
BRBed rest
BRPBathroom privileges
BSBlood sugar
BSCBedside commode
Bxbiopsy
c with line on topWith
C/OComplaints of
C-1 to C-7Cervical vertebrae
CACancer
CABGCoronary artery bypass graft
CADCoronary artery disease
cardiologyDealing with the heart
CAT, CT scanComputerized axial tomography
CAT/CTCat scan
cathCatheter
CBCComplete blood count
ccChief complaint
CCUCardiac care unit
C-DiffClostridium difficile
CHDCoronary heart disease
CHFCongestive heart failure
chronicLong lasting,persistent
CNSCentral nervous system
CO2Carbon dioxide
coffee groundOld blood
colostomyArtificial opening of colon through the abdomen
comorbiditiesSecondary diagnosis/diagnosis's
cont.Continued
COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPEComplete physical examination
CPRCardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRFChronic renal failure
C-sectionCesarean section
CVACerebral vascular disease
CXRChest X-ray
cyanoticBlue color of skin
cystoCystoscopy
D&CDilation & Currettage
D/CDiscontinue
DATDiet as tolerated
DCDischarge
dcDiscontinue
DC-D/CDischarge
decubDecubitus ulcer
diaphoresisExcessive sweating
diaphoreticPerspiration
diuresisFluid output
DJDDegenerative joint disease
DMDiabetes mellitus
DNRDo not resuscitate
dressingBandage
drsgdressing, bandage
DTDelirium tremors
DVTDeep vein thrombosis
dysphagiaImpaired swallowing
e.g.Example
e-coliEscherichia coli
EDEmergency department
edemaFluids trapped in tissue
edematousSwollen extremities/fluid trapped
EEGElectroenceplagram
EKG/ECGElectrocardiogram
embolismA mass, such as an air bubble, detached blood clot, or foreign body
EMRElectronic medical record
ENTEars, nose, throat
epidemiologyIncidence, distribution, and control of diseases
ETOHEthanol
extensionStraining a joint , extreme stretching
extremitiesArms/legs
FBSFasting blood sugar
feces, fecalBowel movement
flankside of trunk
flatusPassage of gas via rectum