| A | B |
|---|
| adenopathy | disease of the glands |
| neuralgia | pain along a nerve |
| angioplasty | blood vessel repair |
| arthritis | inflammation of a joint |
| myasthenia | muscle weakness |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchioles |
| bursitis | inflammation of the bursa |
| myocardial | pertaining to the heart muscle |
| pericardiocentesis | puncturing and draining the pericardium |
| costochondritis | inflammation of the rib cartilage |
| intradermal | within the layers of the skin |
| abduction | movement away from the body |
| gastroenterology | the study of the GI tract |
| erythrocyte | red blood cell |
| anesthesia | without feeling |
| afebrile | without fever |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| hydrocephalic | excess water in the brain |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| idioventricular | originating in the ventricles |
| nephrology | the study of the kidneys |
| intraocceous | within the bone |
| polyphagia | excessive eating |
| pheuonectomy | surgical removal of a lung |
| rhinorrhea | runny nose |
| arteriosclerosis | hardening of the arteries |
| hemostasis | standing blood |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| adduction | movement toward the body |
| antihistamine | against histamine (blocker) |
| bilateral | on both sides |
| bradycardia | slow heart (rate) |
| cerebrospinal | the brain and spine |
| contralateral | on the opposite side |
| dyspnea | difficulty in breathing |
| endocardium | the inner heart (lining) |
| epidermis | the outer skin (layer) |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| extrasystole | extra contraction (beat) |
| hematoma | a blood tumor (pocket) |
| hemiplegia | one-sided paralysis |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| intravascular | wihtin a blood vessel |
| isotonic | the same tone (concentration) |
| leukocyte | white blood cell |
| oliguria | little urine (production) |
| periorbital | around the eye orbit |
| arthroscopy | looking into a joint |
| retroperitoneum | behind the peritoneum |
| vasopressor | an agent that constricts a blood vessel |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| supraclavicular | above the clavicles |
| transtracheal | across the trachea |
| unilateral | on one side |
| tracheostomy | a surgical opening into the trachea |
| laryngoscopy | looking into the larynx |
| psychosis | a mental disorder |
| aphasia | inability to speak |
| photophobic | fear of light |
| dysrhythmia | disorganized rhythm (cardiac) |
| hypertrophy | overnourishment (enlargement) |
| polyuria | frequent urination |
| pylonephritis | kidney infection |
| postpartum | after brith bleeding |
| rhinoplasty | repair of the nose (plastic surgey) |
| ASHD | atherosclerotic heart disease |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BVM | bag-valve-mask |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CM | centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO | carbon monoxide |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSM | carotid sinus massage |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| ETHO | alcohol (ethanol) |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| h | hour |
| H/A | headache |
| Hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| JVD | jugular venous distension |
| K+ | potassium |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LAC | laceration |
| LR | lactated ringer's |
| MOEW | moves all extremities well |
| Mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | milligram |
| Ml | milliliter |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NTG | nitroglycerine |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| OBS | orgainic brain syndrome |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PRN | as needed |
| Pt | patient |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S/S | signs/symptoms |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| D | change |
| y.o. | year old |
