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Abbreviations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood pressure; the force of blood against artery walls |
| CNS | Central Nervous System; the brain and spinal cord. |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration; U.S agency that regulates food, drugs and medical devices. |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging; an imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
| RN | Registered Nurse; a licensed nursing professional. |
| Alzheimer disease | A progressive neurodegenerative disorder. |
| Crohn disease | A chronic inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Down syndrome | A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21 |
| Parkinson disease | A progressive movement disorder. |
| Tourette syndrome | A neurological disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics. |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin. |
| Epidermis | The outermost layer of the skin. |
| Melanoma | A type of skin cancer that develops from pigment producing cells (melanocytes) |
| Subcutaneous | Pertaining to beneath the skin. |
| Sebaceous gland | A skin gland that produces oil (sebum) to lubricate the skin and hair. |