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MEDICAL TERM

TermDefinition
CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
EKG Electrocardiogram
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease
UTI Urinary tract infection
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
DX Diagnosis
HR Heart Rate
WNL Within normal limits
RR Respiratory Rate
SOB Shortness of breath
Crohn's Disease A type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract named after American gastroenterologist Burrill Crohn
Parkinson's Disease A central nervous system disorder that affects movement—often causing tremors and stiffness named after English surgeon James Parkinson
Graves' Disease An autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), resulting in symptoms like anxiety and an enlarged thyroid gland named after Irish physician Robert James Graves
Alzheimer's Disease A progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss and cognitive decline, named after German psychiatrist and pathologist Alois Alzheimer
Cushing's syndrome: A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone cortisol, named after American neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing
Hypertension Chronically High Blood Pressure
Bradycardia An abnormally slow heart rate, typically under 60 beats per minute
Arthritis inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness
Tachycardia A resting heart rate that is faster than normal, usually exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults
Hypoglycemia A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose)
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