Question | Answer |
adenopathy | gland disease |
bilateral | pertaining to both sides |
cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
distal | farthest from the point of attachment to the body |
gastroenterology | study of the stomach and small intestine |
inferior | below; toward the feet or tail |
intravenous | inside, within a vein |
myopathy | muscle disease |
neoplasm | new growth/ formation; AKA a tumor |
proximal | closest to the point of attachment to the body |
sagittal | divides the body or structure into right and left portions |
superior | above; toward the head |
arthrography | x-ray of the joints and their soft tissues |
atrophy | lack of development; wasting away |
biopsy | removal of tissue for examination |
bradykinesia | slow movement |
cyanosis | slight bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
erythema | redness or flushing of the skin |
hypertrophy | excessive development |
kyphosis | abnormal condition of hump in the thoracic spine; humpback |
necrotic/ necrosis | tissue death |
osteoporosis | decrease in bone mass causing bone to become more porous |
subcutaneous | pertaining to beneath the skin |
anaphylaxis | severe reaction to an antigen |
arrhythmia | irregular heartbeat/ rhythm |
atherosclerosis | hardening of the arteries caused by the formation of plaques of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries |
auscultation | process of listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope |
hematology | study of blood |
immunocompromised | having an immune system that is unable to respond properly to pathogens |
ischemia | deficiency of blood supply due to an obstruction |
leukopenia | too few white blood cells |
lymphadenopathy | a general term for lymph node diseases |
myocardial infarction | condition caused by blockage of one or more coronary arteries. AKA a 'heart attack." |
splenomegaly | enlargement of the spleen |
tachycardia | fast/ rapid heart beat |
antitussive | Medication to relieve coughing |
aphagia | mot eating/ inability to eat |
cholecystectomy | surgical removal of/ excision of the gallbladder |
dyspepsia | upset stomach or indigestion |
emesis | vomiting |
enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine |
epistaxis | nosebleed |
laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominal and pelvic contents through an endoscope |
pneumonia | inflammatory condition of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals |
pneumothorax | collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, may result in collapse of the lung |
thoracentesis | surgical puncture of the chest wall for the removal of fluids, air, or pus |
cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
dysuria | painful or difficult urination |
gravida | number of times a woman has been pregnant; a pregnant woman (gravid) |
intrauterine | within the uterus |
lithotripsy | destroying or crushing stones in the bladder or urethra |
menarche | first menstrual period |
micturition | another term for urination |
nephrolithiasis | the presence of calculi (stones) in the kidney |
nephropathy | kidney disease |
nullipara | a woman who has never produced a viable baby |
oophorectomy | surgical removal/ excision of an ovary |
analgesia | absence of pain |
anesthesia | absence of feeling of sensation |
edema | excess amounts of fluid in tissues |
encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
exophthalmos | condition in which the eyeballs protrude; generally caused by excess thyroid hormone (causes brain to swell behind the eyes) |
glycosuria | excess sugar in the urine |
hyperthyroidism | excessive secretin of thyroid hormones in the blood |
ketoacidosis | excessive acidity of bodily fluids due to excess ketone bodies (waste products) |
meningitis | inflammation of the meninges |
neuralgia | nerve pain |
polydipsia | excessive thirst |
syncope | fainting |
blepharoptosis | drooping eyelid |
diplopia | double vision |
lacrimal | pertaining to tears |
myringotomy | incision into the tympanic membrane (ear drum) |
otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear |
phobias | irrational fears |
presbycusis | diminished hearing due to old age |
chemotherapy | treating disease by using chemicals that have a toxic effect on the body, especially cancerous tissue |
gait | manner of walking |
hemostasis | stopping the flow of blood using instruments, pressure, and/ or medication |
metastasis | the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another |
supine | lying horizontal and face up |
AAA | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
a.c. (anti cibum) | before meals |
AP | Anteroposterior |
b.i.d. (bis in die) | twice a day |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
bx | biopsy |
c with a line above it | with |
C & S | culture and sensitivity |
CA | cancer, carcinoma |
CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | cardiac care unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
CT | computed tomography |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |
D & C | dilation and curettage |
DC | discontinue |
DJD | Degenerative Joint Disease |
DIP joint | Distal Interphalangeal Joint |
Dx | Diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
EOM | extraocular movement |
ESRD | end stage renal disease |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
Fx | fracture |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gtt (guttae) | drops |
GSW | gun shot wound |
HB, Hgb | hemoglobin |
Hct or H&H | hematocrit:
hematocrit and hemoglobin |
HCV | hepatitis C virus |
HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose and throat |
HOH | hard of hearing |
h.s. (hora somni) | bedtime |
HTN | hypertension |
I & D | incision and drainage |
I & O | intake and output |
IBD | irritable bowel disease |
IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
I.M. | Intramuscular |
I.V | Intravenous |
K | potassium |
KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LFTs | liver function test |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
MS | multiple sclerosis and musculoskeletal |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
Na | sodium |
NG | nasogastric |
NIDDM | Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKDA | no know drug allergies |
n.p.o (nil per os | nothing by mouth |
NSAID | non steroidal anti inflammatory drug |
O2 | oxygen |
OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
P&A | palpation and auscultation |
PAD | peripheral artery disease |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
p.r.n. (pro re nada) | as needed |
P.T. | physical therapy |
PT | prothrombin time |
q. (quaque) | every |
q.4h. | every four hours |
q.d. (use once daily) | every day |
q.h. | every hour |
q.i.d. (quarter in die) | four times a day |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood cell |
ROM | range of motion |
s with a line above it | without |
SC, subcu, SQ | Subcutaneous |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sp. gr. | specific gravity |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
TB | tuberculosis |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
t.i.d (ter in die) | three times a day |
TM | tympanic membrane |
TJR | total joint replacement |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
Tx | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultra sound |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
WBC | white blood cells |
WNL | within normal limits |