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Week Two Med Ter
Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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Hematoma | A semisolid mass of blood in the tissues, caused by injury, disease, or a clotting disorder |
Hemangioma | a raised and colored bump, known as a birthmark |
contusion | a bruise |
concussion | an injury to the brain, often resulting from a blow to the head, that can cause temporary disorientation, memory loss, or unconsciousness |
Priapism | an erection that is the direct cause of a brain injury or severe concussion |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
O.D. | right eye |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
AKA | above the knee amputation |
DVT | Deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in large vein) |
gtt | drops |
URI | Upper respiratory infection, suchy as sinusitis or the common cold |