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Deciphering The Code

5 acronyms, 5 abbreviations,5 eponyms, and 5 terms for the body system

TermDefinition
CDC U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ADD Attention Deficit Disorder
DUR Drug Utilization Review
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
NPI National Provider identifier
BP Blood Pressure
T Temperature
HR Heart Rate
RR Respiratory Rate
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery
Addison’s Disease Dr. Thomas Addison - A rare disorder where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Dr. Morris Kaposi - A type of cancer that causes vascular skin lesions
Brudzinski’s Sign Dr.Josef Brudzinski - A physical exam where flexing the neck causes involuntary flexing of the hips/knees; indicates meninges irritation.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon Dr. Maurice Raynaud - A condition where fingers/toes turn white or blue in response to cold or stress due to blood vessel spasms.
Goodpasture’s Syndrome Dr. Ernest Goodpasture - A rare autoimmune disease where antibodies attack the lungs and kidneys. Can lead to bleeding and kidney failure.
Lateral Away from the midline
Proximal Closer to the point of attachment
Pelvic Relating to the pelvis
Cutaneous Pertaining to the skin
Integumentary The body system including skin, hair, and nails
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