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Common Medical Terms
Abbreviations or Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NAD | No Acute Distress |
| PR | Per Rectum |
| ad llb | as desired |
| morbidity | risk of being sick |
| mortality | risk of dying |
| prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| caudal | from the bottom |
| dorsum | top of foot or hand |