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Medical term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eponym | Something is names for the person who discovered or invinted it |
| Hem/o/lysis | the breakdown of blood cells |
| Hemat/o/logy | the study of blood |
| Lateral | side |
| Distal | on one side |
| S,O,A,P | Subjective, Objective, Assessments, and Plan |
| NSR | Normal sinus rhythm |
| Edema | Swelling |
| BS | bowl sounds |
| Assessment data | The combination subjective and objective information to make a diagnosis |
| Anatomical position | Front |
| Proximal | middle |
| Distal | distance |
| Ventral | also front |
| A&O | Alert and oriented |
| Prone | Stomach |
| Supine | back |
| contlateral | opposite side |
| Plantar | sole of foot |
| palmar | palm of hand |