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Week 12 Med Term

TermDefinition
CSF Cerebrospinal fluid A fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
CVA Cerebrovascular accident A stroke or "brain attack"
CXR Chest x-ray A diagnostic test that uses radiation to make images of your lungs
D&C Dilatation and curettage A surgical procedure on the uterus (womb)
DJD Degenerative joint disease Another name for arthritis
DM Diabetes mellitus
DTP Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis A vaccine for three diseases
DVT Deep-vein thrombosis A blood clot
DX Diagnosis
ECG, EKG Electrocardiogram A test that measures electrical impulses of the heart
ECHO Echocardiogram A test that uses sound waves to look at the heart
EEG Electroencephalogram A test that measures electrical impulses of the brain
EMG Electromyography A test that measures electrical impulses of muscles
ENT Ear, nose and throat
ERCP Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography A way to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas
ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate A blood test for inflammation
ESRD End-stage renal (kidney) disease
FSH Follicle stimulating hormone If you are a woman, you may have a blood test for FSH to evaluate fertility.
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease A problem that happens when stomach contents leak back into your esophagus
Gi Gastrointestinal Another term for your digestive system
GFR Glomerular filtration rate A test of kidney damage
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