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Medical field
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Surgical procedure | A medical operation to treat or diagnose a condition. |
| Amputation | Removal of a limb or body part. |
| Appendectomy | Surgical removal of the appendix. |
| Coronary artery bypass | Creates new blood flow around blocked heart arteries. |
| Free skin graft | Moves skin from one placed to another to cover a wound or burn. |
| Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of the tonsils. |
| DIsease pathology | The scientific study of diseases |
| Aneurysm | Bulging of a weak blood vessel. |
| Arthritis | Joint inflammation and pain. |
| Bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. |
| Rhinovirus | Virus that causes the common cold. |
| Skin cancer | Uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. |
| General condition | A broad term describing a person’s overall health or physical state. |
| Abrasion | A superficial wound or scrape on the skin. |
| Contusion | A bruise caused by damage to small blood vessels under the skin. |
| Edema | Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues. |
| Fracture | A break, crack, or splinter in a bone. |
| Hypertension/Thrombosis | H: High blood pressure. T: Blood clot in a vessel. |
| Sepsis | Life-threatening response to infection that spreads through the blood |
| Diagnostic procedures | Tests used to identify a disease or condition. |
| Biopsy | Removal of tissue for lab testing. |
| Computed Tomography (CT) scan | Detailed body images using X-rays and computers. |
| Toxicology screen | Test for drugs or toxins in the body. |
| Ultrasound | Uses sound waves to create images of organs. |
| Venipuncture | Drawing blood from a vein. |
| Treatment | Methods used to manage or cure disease. |
| Chemotherapy | Drugs that kill cancer cells. |
| Dyalisis | Filters waste from the blood when kidneys fail. |
| Pharmacotherapy | Treatment using medication. |
| Transplant | Replacing a damaged organ with a healthy one. |
| Therapeutic | Treatment that heals or relieves symptoms. |
| Pericarditis | Inflammation of the heart’s outer lining. |
| Ulcerative colitis | Inflammation and sores in the colon. |
| Osteoporosis | Weak and brittle bones. |
| Vitiligo | Loss of skin pigment in patches. |
| Lymphome | Cancer of the lymphatic system. |
| Tendonitis | Inflammation of a tendon. |
| Epilepsy | Disorder causing recurring seizures. |
| Testicular cancer | Cancer in the testicles. |
| Asthma | Airway inflammation causing breathing difficulty. |
| Nephrolith | Kidney stone. |
| Medical abbreviations | a long word made into a shorter word |
| Afib | Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) |
| ANED | Alive no evidence of disease |
| C-section | Cesarean section |
| Diff | Differential |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| PRN | As needed |
| Rx | Prescription, Therapy |
| Vs | Vital Signs |
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