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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Health Records
Term | Definition |
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BID | twice daily; example: "Take 1 tablet BID for three days." |
SOB | shortness of breath |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
PACU | post-anesthesia care unit |
prn | as needed; example: "Take 1 tablet every 4 hours prn for pain." |
PMHx | past medical history |
palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
mortality | the risk for dying |
AC | before meals |