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Vocab # 5 & M-O abbrevations
Question | Answer |
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what is the definition of Pruritis? | intense itching |
what is the definition of Disphoresis? | excessive sweating |
what is the definition of Syncope? | fainting |
what is the definition of vitiligo? | skin condition with areas of no pigment |
what is the definition of hemoptysis? | coughing up blood |
what is the definition of ischemia? | low blood supply to an area |
what is the definition of pallor? | paleness |
what is the definition of cervical? | neck area |
what is the definition of lumbar? | lower back |
what is the definition of navel / umbilical? | belly button |
MD | medical doctor |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
Ml | milliliter |
MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | Multiple sclerosis |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
Neg | negative |
NG | nasogastric |
NP | nurse practitioner |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V | nausea & vomiting |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
O2 | oxygen |
OR | operating room |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounce |
OTC | over the counter |