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Quiz 9
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| PDR | physicians Desk Reference |
| bx | biopsy |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| sarc | malignant (cancer) connective tissue |
| techycardia | fast or rapid heart beat |
| algia | pain |
| dec | ten |
| alba | white |
| UV | ultraviolet |
| LPN | licensed practical Nurse |
| CNA | certified nursing assistent |
| RN | registered nurse |
| MD | medical doctor |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| acr | extremities (arms and legs) |
| epi | upon, over, upper |
| PMC | postmortem (after death) care |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| poly | many, much |
| ICV | intensive care unit |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| ER | Emergency room |
| OR | operating room |