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BP
Blood pressure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| HR | heart rate |
| RR | Respiratory rate |
| T | Temperature |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| Alzheimer Disease | A disease that causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior |
| Parkinson Disease | A disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and slow movements |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| Cushing Syndrome | A condition caused by having too much cortisol in the body |
| Addison Diseases | A condition where the adrenal glands do not make enough certain hormones |
| Hodgkin Lymphoma | A type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system |
| Epidermis | The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body |
| Dermis | The layer of skin underneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and glands |
| Melanin | A pigment that gives the skin, hair, and eyes their color and helps protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation |
| Sebaceous Gland | A gland in the skin that produces oil called sebum |
| Sweet Gland | A gland that produces sweet to help cool the body and removed small amounts of waste |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of a joint that can cause pain, sweating, and stiffness |
| Osteoporosis | A condition that causes bones to become weak and more likely to break |
| Fracture | A break or crack in a bone |
| Tendinitis | Inflammation of a tendon, usually causing pain and tenderness |
| Scoliosis | An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine |
| Neuropathy | Damage or dysfunction of a nerve or group of nerves |
| Neuralgia | Sharp or severe pain that follows the path of a nerve |
| Meningitis | Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord |
| Enephalitis | Inflammation of the brain |
| Seizure | A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can affect movement, behavior, or awareness |
| Cataract | A clouding of the lens of the eye that can make vision blurry |
| Glaucoma | A group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss |
| Otitis | Inflammation or infection of the ear |
| Tinnitus | Hearing sounds such as ringing or buzzing when there is no outside source |
| Anosmia | Loss or absence of the sense of smell |
| Diabetes Mellitus | A condition in which the body has trouble controlling blood glucose levels |
| Hyperthyroidism | A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone |
| Hypothyroidism | A condition which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone |
| Adrenalectomy | Surgical removal of an adrenal gland |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Lymphadenopathy | Abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes |
| Lymphoma | Cancer that begins in the lymphatic system |
| Lymphedema | Swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid in the tissues |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Hypertension | Abnormally high blood pressure |
| Bradycardia | An abnormally slow heart rate |
| Tachycardia | An abnormmally fast heart rate |
| Cardiomyopathy | A disease of the heart muscle that can affect how well the heart pumps blood |
| Atherosclerosis | A condition in which fatty deposits build up inside the arteries |
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