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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| surgical procedure | making an incision in the body to repair or remove |
| amputation | removal of a limb |
| appendectomy | removal of the appendix |
| coronary artery bypass | procedure that improves blood flow to the heart |
| free skin graft | taking healthy skin from a donor then using that skin on the recipient |
| tonsillectomy | removal of the tonsils |
| disease pathology | a branch of medicine that studies the cause of disease |
| aneurysm | weakness in the wall of a blood vessel |
| arthritis | inflammation in the joint |
| bronchitis | inflammation in the bronchial tubes |
| rhinovirus | a virus that enters through the nose, eyes, mouth |
| skin cancer | skin becomes damaged by ultraviolet |
| general condition | standard clauses that define basic rules |
| abrasion | scraping of a surface affecting the skin |
| contusion | region of injured skin or tissue in which blood capillaries have been ruptured |
| edema | excess fluid in the body that causes swelling |
| fracture | broken bone |
| hypertension | high blood pressure |
| thrombosis | blood clot forms in a blood vessel |
| sepsis | the body's immune system overreacts to an infection |
| diagnostic procedure | medical test or examination |
| biopsy | a small sample of tissue or cells is removed for examination under a microscope |
| computed tomography CT scan | a medical imaging test that uses X-rays to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the body's internal structures. |
| toxicology screen | detects drugs, alcohol, or any other substances |
| ultrasound | high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of soft tissues and organs inside the body |
| venipuncture | medical procedure that involves inserting a needle in the vein to draw blood |
| treatment | any medical intervention or procedure aimed to improve the patients health |
| chemotherapy | uses potent chemicals to kill or slow down growth of rapidly dividing cells |
| dialysis | a treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood |
| pharmacotherapy | use of medication to treat or manage a disease |
| transplant | taking one healthy organ from a donor then putting it in a recipient |
| therapeutic | healing a disease |
| pericarditis | inflammation of the pericardium |
| ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine |
| osteoporosis | weakening of the bones |
| vitiligo | autoimmune destruction of melanocytes |
| lymphoma | a cancer that affects the lymphatic system |
| tendonitis | inflammation of the tendons |
| epilepsy | seizures |
| testicular cancer | cancer in the male reproductive system |
| asthma | a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways |
| nephrolith | refers to the formation of hard mineral deposits |
| medical abbreviations | shorten terminology to improve efficiency |
| AFib | heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart |
| ANED | alive no evidence of disease |
| C-section | surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through an incision from the mother abdomen and uterus |
| diff | differential diagnosis |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| PRN | as needed |
| Rx | prescription |
| Vs | vital signs |
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