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Unit 1 Discussion
Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| GI | Gastrointestinal System |
| CVS | Cardiovascular System |
| PNS | Peripheral Nervous System |
| RS | Respiratory System |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| IV | Intravenous |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| PMHx | Past Medical History |
| Lou Gehrig’s disease | The neurological disease was named after the famous New York Yankee first baseman who had this disease. |
| Fallopian Tubes | Named After Gabriele Fallopian ( Reproductive System ) |
| Achilles Tendon | Named after the Greek hero Achilles ( Muscular System ) |
| Adams Apple | Named from the biblical Story of Adam ( Respiratory System ) |
| Addison's disease | Named after Thomas Addison, the British physician who first described the condition |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Exacerbation | Worsening of condition Ex. Asthma |
| Lethargic | A decrease in level of conscious |
| Lesion | Diseased tissue |
| Benign | Not Cancerous |