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medical terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PACU | post-anesthesia care unit |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| Phlebotomist | trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient |
| Prone | lying down on belly |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Morbidity | the risk for being sick |
| Malignant | dangerous; a problem |