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MEDICAL TERMS

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IV   Intravenous A method of delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein.  
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MRI   Magnetic Resonance Imaging A medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body, particularly soft tissues.  
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FHR   Fetal Heart Rate The number of heartbeats per minute of a fetus, monitored during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being.  
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OTC   Over-the-Counter Medications available without a prescription, typically for minor health issues.  
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EKG   Electrocardiogram A test that records the electrical activity of the heart to detect any irregularities.  
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Dx   Diagnosis The identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms, tests, and clinical evaluation.  
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CBC   Complete blood count A blood test that measures many properties of the cells in your blood  
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RBC   Red Blood Cells Cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.  
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SOB   Shortness of Breath Difficulty breathing or feeling out of breath.  
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FBS   Fasting Blood Sugar A blood test that measures the amount of glucose in the blood after fasting for at least 8 hours.  
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Huntington's Disease   A progressive genetic disorder that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to movement disorders, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms.  
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Bell's Palsy   A condition that causes sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to nerve damage.  
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Parkinson's Disease   progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, causing tremors, stiffness, slowness, and balance problems.  
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Asperger   difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication; autism spectrum disorder  
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Graves   overproduction of thyroid hormones; exophthalmic goiter  
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