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Medical Terminology
Abbreviations Used for Symptoms or Exam Findings
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| HEENT | head eyes ears nose throat |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| RRR | regular rate rhythm |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| WDWN | well-developed well - nourished |
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| NOS | not otherwise specified (catch all for diagnoses that don't quite fit with any specific cause) |
| NEC | not elsewhere classified (catch all for diagnoses that don't quite fit with any specific cause) |