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Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DDx | Differential diagnosis. A list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |
| PMHx | Past medical history |
| NPO | Nil per os. Nothing by mouth |
| PRN | Per re nata. As the need arises |
| Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptoms |
| Alert | Able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| Morbidity | The risk for being sick |
| Lateral Medial | Out to the side Towards the middle |
| Ventral/Antral/Anterior | The front. Ventral means "stomach" |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom. From Latinos "tall" |