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Desiphering codes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| CT | Computerized Tomography |
| ACD | Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
| DMR | Device Master Record |
| DHR | Device History Record |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| CN | Cranial Nerve |
| GSW | Gunshot Wound |
| HB | Heart Block |
| Lou Gehrig’s Disease | A fatal disorder, that destroys motor neurons. Also known as a ALS. |
| Parkinson’s Disease | Disorder where the nerve cells in the brain that produced dopamine, slowly die leading to movement issues. |
| Alzeheimers Disease | A progressive brain disorder that slowly kills memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out simple tasks. |
| Chagas Disease | Infection that has mild symptoms like fever, but if it’s left untreated, can lead to severe chronic heart or digestive problems. |
| Christmas Disease | Blood disorder that causes prolonged bleeding after injuries occurr. |
| Eczema | A inflammatory skin condition causing dry, itchy, red, or bumpy skin. |
| Vitiligo | Autoimmune skin condition causing loss of skin color |
| alopecia | Hair loss |
| Rosacea | Skin condition, causing facial redness, flushing, or visible blood vessels to occur |
| Albinism | An organism lacking normal pigment and it skin, eyes, and hair due to a genetic condition. |