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Med Term CH2
Terms & Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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sequelae ( se-KWEL-ah ) | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
occult ( ah-KULT ) | hidden |
etiology ( ee-tee-AW-loh-jee ) | the cause |
prophylaxis ( PROH-fuh-LAK-sis ) | preventative treatment |
caudal ( KOW-dal ) | toward the bottom |
ipsilateral ( IP-sih-LA-ter-al ) | same side |
PACU | post-anesthesia care unit |
NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
WDWN | well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
prn | as needed |
ad lib | as desired |