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Group 6
Adalberto Coats (AC), Tybreyah Livingston (LV), Snead Prasad (SP), Taofeek (TF)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrinology (AC) | The study of the endocrine system, it’s diseases, and specific secretions known as hormones. |
| Bariatric (AC) | Relating to treatment of obesity; may also be used to describe a patient who is overweight beyond a certain Body Mass Index. |
| SOAP (AC) | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan. |
| Encephalopathy (AC) | Any brain disease that alters the function of the brain or it’s structure. |
| Hematoma (AC) | Collection of blood outside a blood vessel. |
| Homeostasis (AC) | Equilibrium or balance within all body systems. |
| Hemostasis (AC) | The stopping of blood flow. |
| Edema (AC) | Swelling |
| C DIFF- Clostridium Difficile Colitis (AC) | A disruption of healthy bacteria in the colon which is transmittable and may cause colon damage or result in death. |
| Bronchitis (AC) | Inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs that causes coughing, |
| BMI Body Mass Index (AC) | BMI is a to measure body fat based on height and weight as well as calculate risk with certain medical conditions. |
| A Fib- Atrial fibrillation (AC) | Rapid irregular heart rhythm that causes poor blood flow. |
| CHF- Congestive heart failure (AC) | Chronic condition in which the heart does not fill or pump blood adequately. |
| COPD- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AC) | Lung disease that progresses with time making it harder to breath. |
| Hypothyroidism (AC) | Low thyroid hormone production due to disorder of endocrine system. |
| CVA- CerebroVascular Accident (AC) | A Stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is stopped or interrupted and damage to the brain is caused. |
| TIA- Transient Ischemic Attack (AC) | A minor stroke, where blood flow to the brain has been interrupted but symptoms usually end within the hour. |
| ESRD- End Stage Renal Dialysis (AC) | Kidney failure resulting in the need for long term dialysis or a kidney transplant. |
| Hydrocephalus (AC) | A build up of fluid within the cavities of the brain. (Water in the brain) |
| Pneumonia (AC) | Inflammation of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs called alveoli. |
| Gynecologist (AC) | Provider who specializes in general woman’s health, disease and reproductive health. |
| Osteoporosis (AC) | Condition in which bones become weak and brittle |
| Essential hypertension (AC) | High blood pressure with no identifiable secondary cause |
| Phallus (AC) | Penis |
| Myocardial infarction (AC) | Heart attack |
| Femur (JK) | Bone |
| ABBR | |
| NPO (Martha) | |
| OOB (M) | |
| NB ( M ) | |
| MS (M) | |
| PID (M) | |
| PRN ( M) | |
| PREFIX | |
| PERI ( M) | |
| Sten (M) | |
| Tachy ( M ) | |
| ULTRA ( M) | |
| MESO ( M ) | |
| HEMI ( M) | |
| INFRA ( M ) | |
| MEGA ( M ) | |
| ANtE ( M ) | |
| SUFFIX | |
| - ICAL (M) | |
| - ION (M) | |
| - PHYLAXIS ( M) | |
| - URIA ( M ) | |
| - PNEA (M) | |
| - OPIA ( M ) | |
| - CENTESIS ( M ) | |
| - LEPSY ( M ) | |
| - LYSIS ( M) | |
| - TOMY ( M) |
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