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OCC Medical Terminology M. Willis

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chir/o   hand  
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crin/o   to secrete  
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dent/i   teeth  
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enter/o   small intestine  
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esthesi/o   sensation  
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ger/o   old age  
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gynec/o   woman  
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immun/o   safe  
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laryng/o   voicebox  
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neur/o   nerve  
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obstetr/o   midwife  
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onc/o   tumor  
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opthalm/o   eye  
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ot/o   ear  
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physi/o   physical  
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radi/o   x-ray  
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allergy and immunology   diagnose, treatment, and prevention of allergy diseasesallergist/immunologist  
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anesthesiology   comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during and after surgery anesthesiologist  
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internal medicine   nonsurgical care centered around prevention diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adultinternist  
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gastroenterology   diagnosis and management of condition related to the digestive system  
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hematology   diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders  
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chir/o   hand  
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crin/o   to secrete  
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dent/i   teeth  
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enter/o   small intestine  
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esthesi/o   sensation  
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ger/o   old age  
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gynec/o   woman  
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immun/o   safe  
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laryng/o   voicebox  
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neur/o   nerve  
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obstetr/o   midwife  
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onc/o   tumor  
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opthalm/o   eye  
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ot/o   ear  
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physi/o   physical  
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radi/o   x-ray  
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allergy and immunology   diagnose, treatment, and prevention of allergy diseasesallergist/immunologist  
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anesthesiology   comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during and after surgery anesthesiologist  
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internal medicine   nonsurgical care centered around prevention diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adultinternist  
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gastroenterology   diagnosis and management of condition related to the digestive system  
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hematology   diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders  
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nephrology   nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders  
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oncology   treatment of tumors and cancer  
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rheumatology   treatment of arthritis and related disorders  
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medical genetics   diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders, includes research, laboratory testing and counseling  
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neurology   non surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous systemneurologist  
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neurological surgery   surgical and non surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels  
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nuclear medicine   use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual speciality in other fields, such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology and cardiology is common  
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obstetrics and gynecologyOB/GYN   care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth and immediate postpartum period  
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gynecology   medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system  
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opthalmology   medical and surgical treatment of the eye including vision care and services  
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orthopedic surgery   medical, surgical and rehabilitatie treatment of disorders of teh musculskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves  
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otolaryngology   medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and adjoining structures of the head and neckotolaryngologist or ENT physician  
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pathology   study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, eg, biopsy, autopsy  
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pediatrics   comprehensive medical care of infants, children and adolescents, with emphasis on diease prevention and healthful physical and mental development  
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physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry   treatment of patients suffering from neruomusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury eg, stroke, spinal cord injury  
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plastic surgery   surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures eg, body contouring, skin grafting  
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prevention medicine   medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health, and general preventative medicine  
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psychiatry   diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders  
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radiology   use of ionizing & nonionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance & ultrasound, to diagnose disease or in therapies that involve imaging guidance, primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology & physics  
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surgery   treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation, subspecialty area include vascular, pediatric, hand and critical care surgery  
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thoracic surgery   treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs  
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urology   surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system  
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doctor of chiropractic medicine   DC  
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doctor of dental surgery   DDS  
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doctor of podiatric medicine   DPM  
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doctor of optometry   OD  
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doctor of psychology   Psy.D or PhD  
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ABMS   American Board of Medical Specialties  
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ACP   American College of Physicians  
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ACS   American College of Surgeons  
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AOA   American Osteopathic Association  
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ENT   ear nose throat  
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MD   Doctor of Medicine  
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OD   Doctor of Optometry  
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H&P   History and Physical  
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Hx   History  
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CC   Chief Complaint  
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c/o   complains of  
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HPI (PI)   History of Present Illness (Present Illness)  
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Sx   symptom  
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PMH (PH)   Past Medical History (Past History)  
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UCHD   usual childhood diseases  
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NKA   no known allergies  
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NKDA   no known drug allergies  
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FH   family history  
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SH   social history  
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OH   occupational history  
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ROS (SR)   review of systems (systems review)  
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PE (Px)   physical examination  
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HEENT   head eyes ears nose throat  
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NAD   no acute distress, no appreciable disease  
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PERRLA   pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation  
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WNL   within normal limits  
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Dx   diagnosis  
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IMP   impression  
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A   assessment  
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R/O   rule out  
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P   plan  
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CCU   coronary (cardiac) care unit  
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ECU   emergency care unit  
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ER   emergency room  
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ICU   intensive care unit  
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IP   inpatient (a registered bed patient)  
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OP   outpatient  
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OR   operating room  
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PACU   postanesthetic care unit  
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PAR   postanesthetic recovery  
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post-op   postoperative (after surgery)  
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pre-op   preoperative (before surgery)  
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RTC   return to clinic  
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RTO   return to office  
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BRP   bathroom privileges  
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CP   chest pain  
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*DC, D/C*   discharge, discontinue  
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ETOH   ethyl alcohol  
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L (cirle)   left  
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R (circle)   right  
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pt   patient  
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RRR   regular rate and rhythm  
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SOB   shortness of breath  
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Tr   treatment  
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Tx   treatment or traction  
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VS   vital signs  
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T   temperature  
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P   pulse  
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R   respiration  
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BP   blood pressure  
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Ht   height  
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Wt   weight  
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WDWN   well developed and well nourished  
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y.o.   year old  
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#   number or pound  
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radiography (x-ray)   modality using xrays (ionizing radiation) to produce images of the bodys anatomy to diagnose a condition or impairment  
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computed tomography (CT)   cross sectional xray films in a full circle - computer then calculates and converts the rates of absorption and density of the xrays into a three dimensional picture on a screen  
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nuclear medicine imaging   injected or ingested radioactive isotope (radionuclide) - emits gamma ray  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   nonionizing imaging technique using magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves  
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sonography   use of high frequency sound waves to visualize body tissues  
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acute   sharp; having intense, often severe sypmtoms and a short cause  
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chronic   a condition developing slowly and persisting over time  
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benign   mild or non-cancerous  
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malignant   harmful or cancerous  
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degeneration   gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions  
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degenerative disease   any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue  
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diagnosis   determination of the presence of a disease based an evaluation of symptoms signs and test findings  
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etiology   cause of a disease  
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exacerbation   increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms  
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remission   a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate  
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febrile   relating to a fever  
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gross   large; visible to the naked eye  
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idiopathic   a condition occuring without a clearly identified cause  
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localized   limited to a definite area or part  
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systemic   relating to the whole body rather than only a part  
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malaise   a feeling of unwellness, often the frist indication of illness  
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marked   significant  
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equivocal   vague, questionable  
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morbidity   sick, a state of disease  
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morbidity rate   the number of cases of a disease in a given year; the ratio of sick to well individuals in a given population  
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mortality   the state of being subject to death  
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mortality rate   death rate; ratio of total number of deaths to total number in a given population  
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prognosis   foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the disease  
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progressive   the advance of a condition as signs and symptoms increase in severity  
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prophylaxis   a process or measure that prevents diesase  
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recurrent   to occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence (rest or inactivity)  
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sequela   a disorder or condition after, and usually resulting from, a previous disease or injury  
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sign   a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner  
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symptom   occurrence; subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words  
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syndrome   a running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease, eg. menopausal syndrome  
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*cc*   cubic centimeter  
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cm   centimeter  
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g or gm   gram  
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kg   kilogram  
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L   liter  
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mg   milligram  
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ml, mL   milliliter  
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mm   millimeter  
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cu mm   cubic millimeter  
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fl oz   fluid ounce  
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gr   grain  
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gt   drop  
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gtt   drops  
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dr   dram  
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oz   ounce  
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lb or #   pound  
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qt   quart  
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tablet / capsule   oral / sublingualby mouth / under the tongue in the cheek  
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suppository   inserted in vagina / rectum  
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fluid   inhalationinhaled through nose or mouth  
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parenteral   by injection (within skin/muscle/vein or under the skin)  
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cream, lotion, ointment   topicalapplied to the surface of the skin  
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other delivery systems   transdermal / implantabsorption of drug through unbroken skin /a drug reservoir imbedded in the body to provide continual infusion of a medication  
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*q.d.*   every day  
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*q.o.d.*   every other day  
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*AS, AD, AU*   left ear, right ear, both ears  
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*OS, OD, OU*   left eye, right eye, both eyes  
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*SC or SQ*   subcutaneus  
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* >,< *   greater than, less than  
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a (with line above)   before  
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a.c.   before meals  
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a.m.   before noon  
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b.i.d.   twice a day  
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d   day  
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h   hour  
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*h.s.*   at hour of sleep (bedtime)  
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noc.   night  
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p (with line above)   after  
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p.c.   after meals  
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p.m.   after noon  
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p.r.n.   as needed  
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q   every  
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* q d *   every day  
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q h   every hour  
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q 2 h   every 2 hours  
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q.i.d.   four times a day  
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*q.o.d.*   every other day  
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STAT   immediately  
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t.i.d.   three times a day  
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wk   week  
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yr   year  
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*AD*   right ear  
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*AS*   left ear  
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*AU*   both ears  
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ad lib.   as desired  
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amt   amount  
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aq   water  
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B (in circle)   bilateral  
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C   celsius, centigrade  
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c (with line above)   with  
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F   fahrenheit  
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m (in circle)   murmur  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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*OD*   right eye  
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*OS*   left eye  
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*OU*   both eyes  
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per   by or through  
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p.o.   by mouth  
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PR   through rectum  
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PV   through vagina  
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q.n.s.   quantity not sufficient  
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q.s.   quantity sufficient  
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Rx   recipe, prescription  
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Sig:   label; instructions to patient  
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s (with line over)   without  
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*ss* (with line over)   one-half  
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w.a.   while awake  
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X   times or for (eg X6 - six times)  
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*>*   greater than  
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*<*   less than  
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I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VII, IX, X   uppercase roman numerals  
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1:00 a.m.   zero one hundred  
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2:00 a.m.   zero two hundred  
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2:15 a.m.   zero two fifteen  
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