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Unit 1 Discussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crohn's Disease (IBD) | Burrill Crohn; inflammatory bowel disease |
| Parkinson's Disease | James Parkinson; degenerative disease |
| Alzheimer | Alois Alzheimer; chronic neurodegenerative disease |
| Lou Gehrig (ALS) | Lou Gehrig; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Ht | Height |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| Rx | prescription |
| I/O | input and output |
| Tx | treatment |
| PERRLA | pupils, equal, round, reactive, and accommodation |
| NOS | not otherwise specified |
| RRR | regulate, rate and rhythm |
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| CTA | clear to auscultate |
| orth/o | straight |
| path/o | suffering, disease |
| sten/o | narrowing |
| trpoh/o | nourishment |
| xen/o | foreign |