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Quiz 9
Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |