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Right ear

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ABGS

Blood gasses

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ADH

Anti diuretic hormone

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AIDS

Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome

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Aortic stenosis

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Bid

2 times a day

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Bowel movement

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Blood pressure

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BPH

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BSE

Breast self exam

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BUN

Blood urea nitrogen

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Biopsy

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CABG

Coronary bypass graph

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CAT

Computerized axial tomography

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CHF

Congestive heart failure

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COPD

Chronic obstruction

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CPAP

Continuous persistent atmospheric pressure

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CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid

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Computerized tomography

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CT SCAN

Computerized tomography

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CTS

Carpel tunnel syndrome

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CVA

Cerebral vascular accident

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CXR

Chest xray

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d&c

Dilation and curettage procedure

DEA

Drug enforcement administration

DOB

Date of birth

DPT

Diphtheria, pertusa, tetnis

ECG

Electrocardiograph

EDC

Expected due of continent

EEG

Electroencephalo gram

EKG

Electrocardiogram

ENT

Ear, nose, throat

FBS

Fasting blood sugar

FDA

Food and drug administration

FSH

Follicle stimulating hormone

Fracture

GERD

Gastroesophogeal reflux disease

Gastrointestinal

Gtts

Drops per minute

Headache

HCG

Human coreonic gonotropin

HDL

High density lipoprotein

HIV

Human immunodeficiency disease

ICU

Where very ill patients are kept

IDDM

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

IUD

Intrauterine device

Intravenous

LDL

Low density lipoprotein

LFT

Liver function test

LMP

Last menstral period

Lumbar puncture

Myocardial infraction

MMR

Measles, mumps, rubella

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging

Mitral stenosis

NPO

Nothing by mouth

NSAID

Non narcotic , non steroidal , anti inflammatory analgesic

OBGYN

Obstetrics , gynecology, obstruction gynecology

OCP

Oral contraceptive pill

Right eye

Left eye

OTC

Over the counter

Each eye

PAP

Papanicolaoul smear

After meals

PCP

Pneumocystis cavinii pneumonia

PDR

Physicians desk reference

PFT

Pulmonary function test

Degree of alkalinity and acidity

PID

Pelvic immflamatory disease

PMS

Pre menstral syndrome

PRN

Per needed

PSA

prostate specific antigen

PVC

Premature ventricular contraction

QHS

Every night f sleep

QID

4 times a night

QOD

Every other day

ROM

Range of motion

SAD

Seasonal affective disorder

SOB

Shortness of breath

STAT

Quick care

STI

Sexually transmitted infection

Seizer

TIA

Transit ischemia attacks

TID

Three times a day

TMJ

Temporomandibular joint

TPN

Total parenteral nutrition

TPR

Temperature, pulse, respiration

TURP

Trans urethral resection of the prostate

Treatment

Urinalysis

UTI

Urinary track infection

Ad lib

As much as needed

Amylase

Enzyme that breaks down sugar

Analgesics

To achieve analgesia

Androgen

Andregeinc hormone

Anesthesia

Blocking the pain

Aphasia

Disorder to speak

Atrophy

Loss of muscle tissue

Azotemia

High level of nitrogen

Bronchi

Airway to the respiratory tract

Bronchoscopy

Examination of the respiratory tract

BUN

Blood urea nitrogen

Cerebellum

Region of the brain

Common bile duct

Stomach tract

Cyanosis

Bluish skin

Dysphagia

Difficult to swallow

Ectopic

Ecysis

Epididymis

Part of the male reproductive system

Female gamate

Egg

Female gonads

Ovary

Fimbrae

Opening of the Fallopian tubes

Gastroscope

Examination of the stomach

Ileus

Hypo motility in the stomach

Ischemia

Blood supply in the tissue

Male gamate

Sperm

Male gonads

Testes

Myalgia

Muscle pain

Myelogram

Special dye that are instered into the patient before x ray

Pericardium

Double wall sac

Petechia

Red or purple spot on body

Phimosis

Foreskin can't be retract

Phlebitis

Inflammation of the superficial veins

Prepuce

Foreskin

Pyria

Pus in the urine

Scapula

Shoulder blade

Scrotum

Sac that contains testes

Stool guaiac

Blood in the stool

Vas deferens

Duct deferens

Vasectomy

Surgical procedure for male sterilization

Cerebral

Brain

Hemptysis

Coughing up blood

Hoarseness

Difficult to make sound

Lacto

Milk

Mamm

Breast

Mast

Mastoid process

Murmur

Pathological heart sounds

Nosebleed

Minor colds

Oopho

Ovary

Ovari

Ovary

Slow heart rate

Brachyondria

Orcaitis

Inflammation of the testes

Oyshonie

Voice impairment

Vascteomy

Sterilization procedure

Cryogenic

Surgery treating tissue with cold temperature

Episiotomy

Incision of the perinum during childbirth

Cul de sac

Area between the uterus and the rectum

Osteomalacia

Softening of the bone

Myonerual

Pertaining to the muscles and the nerves

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