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Med Term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| G | Gram |
| Hx | History |
| Pt | Patient |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Named after Alois Alzheimer; Neurodegenerative disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills |
| Huntington's Disease | Named after George Huntington; Neurodegenerative disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time |
| Parkinson's Disease | Named after John Parkinson; Nervous system disorder that affects movement |
| Crohn's Disease | Named after Burrill Crohn; Inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation and swelling of the digestive tract |
| Bell's Palsy | Named after Sir Charles Bell; Neurological condition that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face |
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| Atrophy | Muscle wasting |
| Genu Varum | Bow legged |
| Dermatitis | Skin inflammation |
| Hyperhidrosis | Excessive sweating |
| Myalgia | Muscle pain |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| BPD | Borderline Personality Disorder |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| HR | Heart Rate |
| QD | Once a day |
| Bulimia | An eating disorder that involves binging and/or overeating that is usually followed by pursing (forcing yourself to throw up) |
| Anorexia | An eating disorder that involves restrictive eating and/or no appetite |
| Peripheal Nervous System | Nerves that send and receive signals to/from the brain |
| Central Nervous System | Involves the brain and spinal chord |
| Myel/o | Spinal chord (bone marrow) |
| Encephal/o | Brain |
| Gangli/o | Nerve bundle |
| Psyche, Psych/o | Mind |
| Plegia | (Full) Paralysis |
| Paresis | (Partial) Paralysis |
| (CT) Computed Tomography | Complex type of x-ray that involves cross-section imaging |
| Lumbar Puncture | Insertion of a needle into the lumbar section of the lower back to collect spinal fluid for collection and testing |
| Crepitation | Crackling sound heard in joints |
| Epiphyseal Plate | Growth plate |
| Craniectomy | Removal of part of the skull |
| Atrophy | Wasting or loss of muscle tissue |
| Graphospasm | Writer's cramp |
| Myasthenia | Muscle weakness |
| Syndactyl | Fusion of the fingers |
| Kyphosis | Abnormal forward curvature of the upper back |
| Hydrocephalus | Fluid buildup of the head |
| Monoparesis | Partial paralysis of one limb |
| Neuroglycopenia | Sugar deficiency that results in the interference of normal brain activity |
| Hemorrhagic Stroke | Stroke caused by a blood vessel rupturing |
| Cerumen Impaction | Formation of earwax buildup that hardens |
| Myopia | Near-sightedness |
| Presbycusis | Hearing loss caused by old age |
| Rhinoplasty | Nose surgical reconstruction |
| Leukopenia | White cell deficiency |
| Phlebotomist | Specialist that draws blood |
| Anemia | Reduced red blood cells |
| Hypercholesterolemia | Excessive cholesterol in blood |
| Splenorrhexis | Rupture of the spleen |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils |
| IV | Intravenous |
| WBC | White blood count |
| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar |
| Metabolism | The breakdown of matter into energy |
| Hypothyroidism | Underactive thyroid |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| Blood Pressure | Measuring how strong blood flow is through the body |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | Life support efforts used when breathing and pulse stops; Artificial breathing and chest compressions |
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