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Vocab # 5 & M-O abbrevations

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what is the definition of Pruritis?   intense itching  
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what is the definition of Disphoresis?   excessive sweating  
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what is the definition of Syncope?   fainting  
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what is the definition of vitiligo?   skin condition with areas of no pigment  
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what is the definition of hemoptysis?   coughing up blood  
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what is the definition of ischemia?   low blood supply to an area  
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what is the definition of pallor?   paleness  
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what is the definition of cervical?   neck area  
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what is the definition of lumbar?   lower back  
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what is the definition of navel / umbilical?   belly button  
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MD   medical doctor  
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mg   milligram  
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MI   myocardial infarction (heart attack)  
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Ml   milliliter  
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MOM   Milk of Magnesia  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging  
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MS   Multiple sclerosis  
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Na   sodium  
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NaCl   sodium chloride  
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Neg   negative  
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NG   nasogastric  
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NP   nurse practitioner  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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N/V   nausea & vomiting  
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NKDA   no known drug allergies  
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O2   oxygen  
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OR   operating room  
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OT   occupational therapy  
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oz   ounce  
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OTC   over the counter  
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