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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MRI | the procedure in which magnetic resonance imaging is used |
| EKG OR ECG | electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| Abdominal | relating to, or involving the abdomen |
| Atrial Fibrillation | very rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse beat |
| Registered Nurse | a graduate trained nurse who has been licensed by a state authority after qualifying for registration. |
| Amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| Electrocardiograph | an instrument for recording the changes of electrical potential occurring during the heartbeat used especially in diagnosing abnormalities of heart action |
| AKA | Above Knee Amputation |
| AF | Atrial Fibrillation |
| TSH | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
| SIDS | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |