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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