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Term definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Hx | History |
| STAT | Immediately |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| Alzheimer's disease | A progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behavior |
| Parkinson's disease | A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors and stiffness |
| Achilles tendon | The tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone |
| Down syndrome | A genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, affecting physical and cognitive development |
| Adam's apple | The cartilage that forms a visible bump in the front of the throat, more prominent in males |
| Epidermis | The outer layer of the skin |
| Dermis | The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels, nerves, and follicles |
| Subcutaneous | Located beneath the skin |
| Melanocyte | A skin cell that produces melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |