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Medical terminology
chapter 2 Health Records:Terms,word parts and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pathogen | the organism that causes the problem |
| mortality | the risk of dying |
| CCU | Coronary care unit |
| PICU | Pediatric care unit |
| PACU | Post-anesthesia care unit |
| Pre | before (Preoperative/before surgery |
| Script/scrib | To write (prescription) |
| intra | within (intravenous-within a vein) |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the disease |
| Disposition | what happens to the patient at the end of the visit |